Abstract
This paper will examine the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA. Its privacy is very difficult and extensive, set forth guidelines to be that must be followed by every healthcare provider, insurance carriers and by consumers. This legislation has strict rules for how its information is shared. This paper will discuss how HIPAA is affecting patients access to their own medical records. In what circumstances cn personal health information can be released to others. Patient's along with family member can easily access medical information. Health information is confidential and shouldn’t be used or disclosed unless is authorized.
What rights do patients have?
There are a couple of conditions
This paper will examine the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, also known as HIPAA. Its privacy is very difficult and extensive, set forth guidelines to be that must be followed by every healthcare provider, insurance carriers and by consumers. This legislation has strict rules for how its information is shared. This paper will discuss how HIPAA is affecting patients access to their own medical records. In what circumstances cn personal health information can be released to others. Patient's along with family member can easily access medical information. Health information is confidential and shouldn’t be used or disclosed unless is authorized.
What rights do patients have?
There are a couple of conditions