Where can I locate the federal and state laws that govern the disclosure of my health information?
For information about the health information laws in your state, visit www.healthprivacy.org. Most health records are subject to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which can be accessed at http://aspe.hhs.gov/admnsimp/bannerps.htm. Health records originated by the federal government, such as the Veterans Administration or Indian Health Services are also subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The Privacy Act can be accessed at www.usdoj.gov/foia/privstat.htm. Health records originated by federally subsidized substance abuse programs are subject to the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records rule. These regulations can be accessed at www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html. A: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you should contact the Privacy Officer of the provider where you believe the violation occurred to try to resolve your concern. If you are unable to resolve your concern locally, you can file a formal complaint regarding the organization’s privacy practices direct
For information about the health information laws in your state, visit www.healthprivacy.org. Most health records are subject to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which can be accessed at http://aspe.hhs.gov/admnsimp/bannerps.htm. Health records originated by the federal government, such as the Veterans Administration or Indian Health Services are also subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The Privacy Act can be accessed at www.usdoj.gov/foia/privstat.htm. Health records originated by federally subsidized substance abuse programs are subject to the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records rule. These regulations can be accessed at www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/index.asp.
For information about the health information laws in your state, visit www.healthprivacy.org. Most health records are subject to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which can be accessed at http://aspe.hhs.gov/admnsimp/bannerps.htm. Health records originated by the federal government, such as the Veterans Administration or Indian Health Services are also subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. The Privacy Act can be accessed at www.usdoj.gov/foia/privstat.htm. Health records originated by federally subsidized substance abuse programs are subject to the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records rule. These regulations can be accessed at www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html.
