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Health Insurance Standards: New Federal Law Creates Challenges for Consumers, Insurers, Regulators

HEHS-98-67 Published: Feb 25, 1998. Publicly Released: Mar 10, 1998.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), focusing on issues affecting: (1) consumers; (2) issuers of health coverage, including employers and insurance carriers; (3) state insurance regulators; and (4) federal regulators. GAO also reviewed efforts undertaken by federal agencies to address some of the concerns and challenges that have arisen.

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