WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES?
The HIPAA Privacy Rule gives individuals a fundamental new right to be informed of the privacy practices of their health care providers, as well as to be informed of their privacy rights with respect to their personal health care information. All health care providers are required to develop and distribute a notice that provides a clear explanation of these rights and practices. This NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES is intended to have individuals focus on privacy issues and concern, and prompt them to have discussions with their health care providers and exercise their rights.
