What is HIPAA?

HIPAA, stands for the American Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. 

HIPAA helps ensure that all medical records, medical billing, and patient accounts meet consistent standards with concern to documentation, handling and privacy.

HIPAA requires that all patients be able to access their own medical records, correct errors or omissions, and be informed on how personal information is shared or used.

Upon your initial visit to University Health Services you will be given a notice describing this information in detail.  A signed acknowledgement of receipt will be placed in your medical chart. 

All University Health Services employees participate in annual privacy and security training.  In addition, University Health Services has taken measures to secure electronic transmission of your personal information.