The federal government IS in healthcare, it is a reality. I would prefer that it not be, but it has been since medicare/medicaid and the VA benefits were established. To try to make me give you reasons why it is, is to blame me personally for an institution that is decades old. The HIPPA guidelines have been in the works for 20 years, they are to be implemented this year. This is apparently only news to you.
I suggest you visit a site called hippainfo.net. It may give you some answers.
I tried the website but it did not work. Is this the correct url?