This page provides links to the most up-to-date HIPAA regulations and downloads. Most of the files are in PDF or Word format. If you don't have either Acrobat Reader or Microsoft Word, you an download the free reader programs by clcking on the links below.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

MS Word Viewer

You can also view the latest Compliance Calendar which shows proposed, pending and finalized standards. The calendar is updated regularly by HIPAAdvisory.

• Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information
• Standards for Electronic Transactions
• Security Standards
• Identifiers Standards
• Interim Enforcement Rule

Hard Copy Info

Hard copies may be ordered from the Federal Register. Send your request to: New Orders, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Specify the date of the issue requested (12/28/00) and enclose a check or money order payable to the Superintendent of Documents, or enclose your Visa or Master Card number and expiration date. Credit card orders can also be placed by calling the order desk at (202) 512-1800 or by fax to (202) 512-2250. The cost for each copy is $8.00. As an alternative, you can view and photocopy the Federal Register document at most libraries designated as Federal Depository Libraries and at many other public and academic libraries throughout the country that receive the Federal Register.