Patient Privacy

Patient Privacy

Health Information Privacy
(Department of Health and Human Services)
Provides information about the two federal laws that protects patients’ privacy: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and the Patient Safety Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA).
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html
Patient Privacy Rights
This nonprofit’s goal is to ensure that all American get a chance to control all access to their health records. Includes information about privacy and health records and what to expect when you visit a new doctor.
https://patientprivacyrights.org/
Your Rights Under HIPAA
(Department of Health and Human Services)
Learn about HIPAA, the Privacy Rule. Your health information is protected by a federal law called HIPAA. The purpose of HIPAA is to protect the privacy of health information and govern the use of medical records. Much of this information is complex, but it is important for patients to know about their privacy rights and protections.
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/
index.html

Last Modified: Monday December 19, 2016 10:30 AM