does the hippa law pertain to massage therapists?

Answer 1

This is the real hippa law. Also contact your states health dept for thier laws. Each state goes by the federal and they can have thier own that can be tougher than the federal law.

It may depend on how your state sees massage therapist and how it licenses them. That can be found out by the state govt as well.

Overview
Overview; The HIPAA Law and Related Information; Rule Making Process (creating and publishing regulations ... Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244

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What is the Privacy Rule and why has HHS issued regulations? [ PDF - 45KB] Privacy Rule Summary [ PDF ... Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics ...

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Answer 2

HIPPA effects all areas of health care. You are less likely to be called on the carpet as a massage therapist since there are less governing bodies. But you should have your HIPPA plan together in the case someone has a problem with you.

Answer 3

From what I understand in trying to find some answers myself about HIPPA, yes. But you can go to HHS.gov and find out all kinds of things or ask a question, but the question has to be general not specific. Good Luck