"HIPAA" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈhɪpə/
Rhymes: -ɪpə Head templates: {{en-prop}} HIPAA
  1. (US, law) Acronym of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Tags: US, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of Alternative form of: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Categories (topical): Law
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