HIPAA Compliance at Savior IPA Physicians Network
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that established national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without a patient’s consent or knowledge.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the HIPAA Privacy Rule to implement these requirements. In addition, the HIPAA Security Rule safeguards a subset of information covered by the Privacy Rule by setting standards for protecting electronic health information.
Savior IPA Physicians Network is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Understanding HIPAA
HIPAA applies to healthcare organizations and professionals known as covered entities, including medical groups, physician networks, health plans, and healthcare providers that handle protected health information (PHI).
HIPAA regulations are designed to:
Protect patient privacy
Set boundaries on the use and disclosure of health information
Establish patient rights regarding their medical records
Ensure safeguards are in place for health information security
HIPAA Privacy Rule
The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes standards governing how protected health information may be used and disclosed by covered entities.
Key Objectives of the Privacy Rule Include:
Protecting individuals’ medical records and personal health information
Giving patients greater control over how their health information is used
Ensuring patients can access and review their health records
Allowing the necessary flow of health information to support high-quality care
Supporting public health, safety, and healthcare operations
The Privacy Rule carefully balances privacy protections with the need to share information for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
HIPAA Security Rule
The HIPAA Security Rule focuses on protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI). It requires covered entities to implement appropriate:
Administrative safeguards
Physical safeguards
Technical safeguards
These measures help prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of electronic health information.
HIPAA vs. FERPA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
HIPAA applies to health information created, received, or maintained by healthcare organizations known as covered entities.
HIPAA covers:
Medical records and health information
Diagnosis, treatment, and billing information
Electronic, paper, and oral health records
Information held by physician groups, hospitals, IPAs, and health plans
HIPAA applies to:
Healthcare providers
Physician networks and medical groups
Health plans
Healthcare clearinghouses
HIPAA focuses on:
Protecting patient privacy and confidentiality
Regulating how protected health information (PHI) is used and disclosed
Giving patients rights to access, review, and request corrections to their medical records
Ensuring safeguards for electronic health information
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
FERPA applies to education records, including certain health records, maintained by educational institutions.
FERPA covers:
Student education records
Health and immunization records maintained by schools
Records directly related to a student and maintained by an educational institution
FERPA applies to:
Public and private schools
Colleges and universities
Educational institutions receiving federal funding
FERPA focuses on:
Protecting student privacy
Granting parents (or eligible students) rights to access and control education records
Limiting disclosure of student information without consent
Our Commitment to Privacy & Security
Savior IPA Physicians Network is committed to:
Protecting patient confidentiality
Limiting access to health information to authorized individuals
Using health information only for permitted and appropriate purposes
Maintaining safeguards that comply with HIPAA requirements
We continuously review our policies and procedures to support compliance and protect patient trust.