HIPAA - Health Information Privacy and Security


As part of their day to day operations, healthcare organizations and those with whom they do business have access to massive volumes of patient personal and medical information. The privacy and security of this highly-sensitive information is regulated by federal and state privacy and security laws, including HIPAA.

If you suspect a data privacy incident, call your Dykema Cyber Response Team for an immediate consultation.


Our interdisciplinary team of healthcare, employee benefits, information technology, and intellectual property lawyers provide the full range of customized services and solutions designed to help healthcare providers, managed care organizations, insurers, employee benefit plans, employers, and business associates to fully comply with HIPAA and HITECH.

Our services include:

  • Counsel on data privacy and HIPAA requirements
  • Preparation for and assistance with government HIPAA audits
  • Assisting clients in responses to complaints and government HIPAA investigations
  • Drafting and reviewing HIPAA and HITECH forms, policies, procedures, and business associate agreements
  • Designing and implementing HIPAA compliance plans
  • Training staff
  • Developing breach response plans
  • Managing HIPAA-protected information in litigation

Latest News and Insights

One Minute Matters Video Series10.1.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Could the Loper Bright Decision Upend Data Privacy Regulation as We Know It? (with Dante Stella)

With Congress stuck in gridlock and states enacting a patchwork of data privacy laws, the FTC has…

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One Minute Matters Video Series9.19.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Could the Demise of Chevron Deference Put Some Healthcare Regulations in Jeopardy? (with Eric Klein)

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine will put federal agencies like HHS…

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One Minute Matters Video Series8.13.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: What Do the New HIPAA Rules Mean for Reproductive Health Privacy? (with Jerry Aben and Jillie Foerster)

A recent update to HIPAA’s Privacy Rule strengthens privacy protections for reproductive health…

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