Policies

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the HIPAA Privacy Rule to implement the requirements of HIPAA. The HIPAA Security Rule protects a subset of information covered by the Privacy Rule.

For more information on HIPAA, to file a HIPAA-related complaint, or to read about HIPAA in another language, visit the HIPAA website.

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE

Under the law, if you're uninsured or choosing not to use insurance, healthcare providers must provide you with an estimated bill for any medical services and items. You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate showing the total expected cost for any non-emergency services or items, including all related fees such as medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital charges.

If you have questions or need more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, please visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.