Privacy Rights

Privacy Rights

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

1. HIPAA Privacy Rule - Benefits and Shortcomings
2. Who is Covered by HIPAA? Who Is Not Covered?
3. Medical Information: What Does HIPAA Cover?
   1. What Is "Protected Health Information?"
   2. What Is "Minimum Necessary?"
4. Control of Your Medical Information: "Consent" and "Authorization"
5. HIPAA and Your Employer
6. HIPAA and the Government
7. HIPAA and Your Credit Report
8. HIPAA and Your Daily Routine
9. Complaints and Penalties
10. Tips for Safeguarding Your Medical Information
11. References and Resources

How Private is Your Medical Information?

1. What do my medical records contain?
2. Who has access to my medical records?
3. Is there any way to protect the privacy of my medical records?
4. How do I get access to my own medical records?
5. What is the future of medical records privacy?