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Re:Google's harvest of medical data includes names and full ... by hammock on Tuesday November 12, 2019 @11:59AM (#21515678)
HIPAA only applies to Covered Entities: insurers, healthcare providers and clearinghouses (claims processors). This info is in your link.
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Re:Google's harvest of medical data includes names and full ... by amsully on Tuesday November 12, 2019 @12:02PM (#21515698)
From the link below the bullet points:

"In addition, business associates of covered entities must follow parts of the HIPAA regulations."

All vendors must comply with HIPAA laws (ie EMR systems)

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