How does WellMed protect my patient health information?
With the new Patient Privacy Act effective April 14, 2003, WellMed has implemented various policies and procedures as well as staff and provider training regarding the protection of patient health information. When patients or someone on their behalf calls into the medical group inquiring about a patient’s health information or to verify an appointment, he/she (even if person is the patient) will be asked to answer three questions regarding the patient’s personal information to assist in the protection of the information. Our patient consent form also has an area on the form so patients can provide us permission to release their information to certain persons.
