title: HIPAA takes effect.
authors.affiliation: Jefferson County (MO), Department of Emergency Services.
authors.forename: Gary G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Ludwig
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D014481:United States