HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law that protects sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without patient's consent
Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law that establishes a code of fair information practices governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information
HITECH Act: Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act - Expands HIPAA requirements and strengthens privacy and security protections for health data
National Defense Authorization Act: Annual federal law specifying the budget and expenditures of the U.S. Department of Defense, including provisions affecting military healthcare
DoD Regulations: Department of Defense specific regulations governing military medical records and their handling
MHS Policies: Military Health System policies specifically governing healthcare delivery and record management in military settings
Service-specific Regulations: Individual regulations for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard regarding medical record management
FOIA: Freedom of Information Act - Federal law that requires disclosure of government records upon request, with certain exceptions
NARA Requirements: National Archives and Records Administration requirements for maintaining and preserving government records
DD Form 214 Requirements: Specifications for Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, often required for verification in medical record requests
E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act - Facilitates use of electronic records and signatures in government and commerce
Government Paperwork Elimination Act: Federal law requiring federal agencies to allow individuals to submit information or transact electronically
