Department of Health & Human Services office for Civil Rights, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that states established rules who can have an access and obtain our medical information and record. The HIPAA law protects patient’s privacy, explains at what occasion the health information and medical records can be shared. Doctors, pharmacist, our health plan, and other health care providers are required to explain to patients how and when health records can be used and shared. By signing the form, Notice of Privacy Practice, at the doctor’s office patients are informed of their rights
Department of Health & Human Services office for Civil Rights, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that states established rules who can have an access and obtain our medical information and record. The HIPAA law protects patient’s privacy, explains at what occasion the health information and medical records can be shared. Doctors, pharmacist, our health plan, and other health care providers are required to explain to patients how and when health records can be used and shared. By signing the form, Notice of Privacy Practice, at the doctor’s office patients are informed of their rights