HIPAA
The right to privacy and confidentiality is protected by the U.S. Constitution.
Module 3: HIPAA
Who Owns Health Information?
Who owns health information? Few federal or state laws address this topic directly.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Protected Health Information (PHI) is considered to be individually identifiable health information.
Consents & Authorizations
In general, PHI can be released only with the written authorization or consent of the individual.
HIPAA Privacy Rule
Under HIPAA, the Department of Health and Human Services issued the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Verbal Communications
Everyone has a right to oral privacy.
Exceptions to the Privacy Rule
A patient's signed authorization is not required under the Privacy Rule.
HIPAA Security Rule
Providers today are using clinical applications such as computerized physician order entry.
Disclosures in the Public Interest
There are a few circumstances when disclosure of PHI without a patient’s consent is justified.
Notice of Privacy Practices
The Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) describes how your healthcare provider may use, disclose, handle, collect and protect your PHI.