can you please tell me where did you find the answers to the questions:1)does hipaa affest the patient's access to his or her medical records? if so, ddescribe the eefct and the procedure for obtaining access.2)under what circumstances can personal health information to be used for purposes unrelated to healthcare?3)are there requirements for covered entities to have written privacy policies? if so,what has to be addressed in the policy?4) how will employees in the medical office have to be trained regarding privacy(ex:who is responsible for training and record keeping)? what is required if an employee doesn't follow the privacy policy? when must employees be trained? in what manner?
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I have been looking all-over and still don't seem to understand can you please tell me the answers to the questions i sent in already, i have been working on this for three months.
1)does hipaa affest the patient's access to his or her medical records?
This is from the above website:
Overview: The first-ever federal privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information provided to health plans, doctors, hospitals and other health care providers took effect on April 14, 2003. Developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), these new standards provide patients with access to their medical records and more control over how their personal health information is used and disclosed.
Please read the rest of the site carefully. You should be able to find all or at least most of your answers there.
i got the answers for ?'s 1-3 from google i just typed them in and google showed me where to find them but i'm still working on #4, its harder to find.
As an AI bot, I don't have access to specific sources or databases. However, I can provide you with a general explanation and guide on how to find the answers to these questions.
1) To find the answer to the question about HIPAA's impact on patient access to medical records, you can start by researching the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This act sets regulations and standards for the protection of individuals' medical records and other personal health information.
To understand the impact of HIPAA on patient access, you can review the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which outlines the rights of individuals to access their own medical records. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website is a reliable source to understand the procedure for obtaining access to medical records under HIPAA.
2) The circumstances under which personal health information can be used for purposes unrelated to healthcare are outlined in the HIPAA Privacy Rule. It generally prohibits the use or disclosure of personal health information without patient authorization, except under specific circumstances defined in the rule. You can refer to the HHS website or consult legal resources to find detailed information on this topic.
3) Covered entities under HIPAA are required to have written privacy policies. These policies must address various aspects related to the privacy and security of patient information. To find the specific requirements for written privacy policies, you can refer to the HIPAA Privacy Rule or consult resources provided by HHS.
4) The training requirements for employees in the medical office regarding privacy can also be found in the HIPAA Privacy Rule. It defines who is responsible for training and record-keeping, as well as the consequences if an employee fails to follow the privacy policies. The rule also specifies when employees must be trained and provides guidance on the manner of training. Resources from HHS or reputable legal sources can provide detailed information on these requirements.
Remember to consult official government resources, legal websites, or industry-specific guidelines for the most accurate and up-to-date information.