HIPAA AND PATIENT PRIVACY RESOURCES

The resources here are provided as general information for patients and staff regarding HIPAA and patient privacy matters. Please note, because federal, state and local law vary by location and situation and changes over time, this information is not to serve as legal advice and is purely for educational purposes.  Contact your state department of public health and/or your state board for more information on laws specific to your state and patient populations.

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Patient Education Resources

OpenNotes – Patient access to medical records

https://www.opennotes.org/opennotes-for-patients/

HHS – Patient Access to Health Information

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/right-to-access/index.html

HHS – HIPPA for Individuals

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/index.html

HHS – Your Rights Under HIPAA

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html

HHS – Notice of Privacy Practices

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/notice-privacy-practices/index.html

ONC – What Cures Act Final Rule Means for Patients

https://www.healthit.gov/curesrule/what-it-means-for-me/patients

Practice Resources Regarding HIPAA and Patient Privacy

ADA – HIPAA FAQ

https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/member-benefits/practice-resources/dental-informatics/electronic-health-records/health-system-reform-resources/hipaa-faq

AAOMS – HIPAA Resources (login required)

https://www.aaoms.org/practice-resources/practice-management-professional-staff- development/additional-resources/hipaa-resources

HHS – General Overview of The Privacy Rule

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/general-overview/index.html

HHS - Notice of Privacy Practices for Protected Health Information

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/privacy-practices-for-protected-health-information/index.html

HHS – Model Notices of Privacy Practices

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/model-notices-privacy- practices/index.html

ONC – Cures Act Final Rule

https://www.healthit.gov/curesrule/what-it-means-for-me/clinicians

OpenNotes for Health Professionals

https://www.opennotes.org/opennotes-for-health-professionals/

DISCLAIMER: This informational guide is intended to provide information only on certain risk management topics, and is not to be construed as providing legal, medical or professional advice of any form whatsoever. It is your responsibility to evaluate the usefulness of the information provided herein. OMSNIC and its related, affiliated and subsidiary companies disclaim any and all warranties, expressed or implied, as to the quality, accuracy, or completeness of the information provided herein. Because federal, state and local laws vary by location, nothing in this informational guide is intended to serve as legal advice or to establish any standard of care. Legal advice, if desired, should be sought form competent counsel in your state.



Created 2021