Topic 1: What is HIPAA, cont.

Under HIPAA, patients have the right to control how their personal medical information is used.

Chris explained that Jan should always try to make sure that patients are:

  • Informed in writing of how the information will be used
  • Assured that health information is not used for non-health care purposes
  • Assured access to their medical records
  • Guaranteed that standards have been established to safeguard their medical records
  • Informed of their right to file a formal complaint if they feel their rights have been violated

 

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HIPAA gives the medical center the right to share patient information with the patient’s employer.

 

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TRUE | FALSE