Enhances privacy protections for pregnancy termination or loss information under HIPAA and HITECH Act.

The SAFER Health Act of 2026 aims to strengthen privacy protections for pregnancy termination or loss information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The Act mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to ensure that such information is not disclosed in legal proceedings without the individual's authorization. Exceptions include disclosures necessary for professional liability defense or to investigate physical harm related to the pregnancy.

Enhances privacy protections for pregnancy termination or loss information under HIPAA and HITECH Act.

The SAFER Health Act of 2026 aims to strengthen privacy protections for pregnancy termination or loss information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The Act mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to ensure that such information is not disclosed in legal proceedings without the individual's authorization. Exceptions include disclosures necessary for professional liability defense or to investigate physical harm related to the pregnancy.