New Health Apps Section on HHS.gov/HIPAA

OCR launched a new feature on HHS.gov, titled Health Apps. This new webpage takes the place of OCR’s previous Health App Developer Portal, and is available at https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/health-apps/index.html.

The new webpage highlights OCR’s guidance on when and how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations apply to mobile health applications, including: