Are the Personal Health Records required to comply with HIPAA requirements to protect patients medical records?
We chose to collaborate with companies that are committed to designing systems that will secure privacy and confidentiality. They are not regulated by HIPAA because they serve as a proxy for the patient. However, the Personal Health Records are designed to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patient health information. Patients must request that their lab tests be sent to the online service and sign a HIPAA waiver authorization form electronically on the Quest Diagnostics side. Once the lab results flow into the Personal Health Record they choose, patients may share their health profile with anyone they choose by giving their consent.
