Content Overview 
- Summary
- HIPAA Applies To Just About All Health Care Providers. It Applies To ALL Health Plans And Health Plan Clearing Houses.
- What Information Is Protected Under HIPAA?
- Your Medical Information Can Be Disclosed To Individuals Who See Your Records For Treatment, Payment Or Health Care Operations
- You Have A Right To Know To Whom Your Medical Information Is Disclosed
- You Have A Right To Make Special Requests About Confidential Communications
- You Can Inform The Provider The Names Of People Who Are Authorized To Receive Your Medical Information.
- If You Go Into A Hospital, You Have A Choice Whether To Be Listed In The Hospital Directory
- You Have A Right To A Notice Of Privacy Practices From Each Health Care Provider
- Each Health Care Provider Must Have A Privacy Officer
- You Should Not Be Denied Treatment If You Do Not Authorize Disclosure Of Your Health Information.
- You Must Give Your Authorization Before Your Personal Health Information Can Be Used For Marketing Purposes.
- If You Have Group Health Insurance Through Your Employer, Health Information Is Not Supposed To Be Shared With Your Employer.
- "My employer sponsors a group health plan? Can my boss see my medical claims?
- My employer is self-insured. Does HIPAA guarantee my privacy?
- State Laws
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HIPAA sets a national standard for accessing and handling medical information. State laws can give you more rights. State laws cannot give you less rights.
Under HIPAA:
- Medical information which identifies you cannot be disclosed without your authorization. Exceptions are made for treatment, payment or operations, as well as business associates of your health care provider or health plan.
- You must be given a notice of privacy practices about how your medical information will be used and disclosed.
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