Archive for June, 2014

Everyone has medical records, so everyone wants to be sure that the information held in medical records is as correct and secure as possible. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards that determine how a covered health entity, such as doctor, hospital, or pharmacy, is to generate and handle protected health information. ... Continue Reading >>

Most young people are fortunate to enjoy excellent overall health, and therefore have little need of having regular access to their medical records. Other people, however, have ongoing health issues that must be monitored and tracked on a regular basis. For those young people who face recurring health issues, regardless of where the youth travels, ... Continue Reading >>

These days it is clear that many people and agencies have access to information about you. There are records of your birth and when you earned your first driver’s license. There are records listing your current and any previous addresses and phone numbers. Perhaps, some of the most important records being kept about you are ... Continue Reading >>

When you visit with a doctor or other healthcare provider, you have a certain expectation of privacy. Your right to keep your personal records safe from the eyes of other individuals is protected through the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA. However, this right to privacy does not guarantee that NO ONE will ... Continue Reading >>