HIPAA
About the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Your Privacy is Important
Our company is committed to the issue of online privacy, with an absolute commitment to Member confidentiality, and applauds the safeguards HIPAA will provide.
What is HIPAA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") is a federal law designed to help protect your privacy and rights during the transmission of your personal medical records.
Is Access My Records, Inc. required to comply with HIPAA Standards?
No. According to the Office of Civil Rights, Access My Records, Inc. is not defined as a "Covered Entity" and therefore is not be bound by HIPAA guidelines for privacy compliance. Adjustments to potential and current Access My Records, Inc. memberships will not be affected. HIPAA’s Privacy Rule covers:
- Health plans;
- Healthcare clearinghouses;
- Healthcare providers who conduct certain financial and administrative transactions electronically; and
- Government-funded healthcare programs.
Access My Records, Inc. is not one of the above entities.
What kind of personal information does the HIPPA privacy rule cover?
The HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to protected health information. Protected health information is health information that contains personal information like a name or Social Security number that reveals who the person is.
HIPAA privacy requirements apply to protected health information in written, electronic or oral form. You could be individually identified from any of the following information:
- Name, address and phone number;
- Names of relatives and employers;
- Date of Birth;
- Email addresses and fax numbers;
- Social Security number; and/or
- Medical Identification Number.
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