Dentists and dental techs who are contracted by the army must comply with HIPPA?

Dentists and dental technicians contracted by the military are not required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA is a federal law that protects the privacy of individuals' health information. It applies to health care providers, health plans, and other entities that handle protected health information. However, the military is not considered a "covered entity" under HIPAA, so its contractors are not required to comply with the law.

The military has its own privacy regulations that protect the health information of service members and their families. These regulations are set forth in the Department of Defense (DoD) Privacy Regulation, DoD Regulation 6025.18-R. The DoD Privacy Regulation is similar to HIPAA, but there are some key differences. For example, the DoD Privacy Regulation does not require contractors to obtain patients' consent before releasing their health information to the military.

Dentists and dental technicians contracted by the military should be familiar with the DoD Privacy Regulation and comply with its requirements. Failure to do so could result in penalties, including fines and termination of their contracts.