HIPAA rules apply to ALL of the following EXCEPT?

Under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), the rules are designed to protect the privacy and security of individuals' medical records and other personal health information. The entities typically regulated by HIPAA include healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and certain business associates that handle health information on behalf of these organizations.

Medical professionals, direct support professionals, and healthcare administrators are all involved in the provision or management of healthcare services and, as such, must comply with HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information. They handle, transmit, or store sensitive health information and are thus considered covered entities under HIPAA.

People receiving supports, however, are not subject to HIPAA regulations in the same manner. While they are protected by the privacy of their information, HIPAA primarily governs the actions of those who provide healthcare and support services rather than the recipients of those services themselves. Hence, they do not have compliance obligations under HIPAA, making this the correct choice. This clarifies why the focus is on the responsibilities of those in the healthcare ecosystem rather than the patients or clients receiving care.