What You Should Know About HIPAA Privacy Policy
Physicians are entrusted with the most intimate and personal information in a patient’s lifetime. The information includes his/ her account of identity information and health information. The HIPAA Privacy Rule is issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services to restrict the use of information of a patient or consumer of healthcare services. This information is called protected health information (PHI). This rule was created to protect patients’ privacy. Under HIPAA privacy policy , a covered entity must make practical efforts to use, and request only the necessary amount of PHI required for any particular task. This privacy rule gives patients rights over their health information and to any medical records. Does the Privacy Rule Apply to You? This privacy rule applies to covered entities and their business associates. A covered entity is a health plan, a healthcare clearinghouse, or a healthcare provider. In other words, if your organization wants to have access or
