HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996):
The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes standards to protect the confidentiality of individually identifiable health information maintained or transmitted electronically in connection with certain administrative & financial transactions. The rule provides new rights for individuals with respect to protected health information about them & mandates the obligations of health care providers, health plans, & health care clearinghouses. Training of every staff member on the new rights & new policies & procedures as they apply to the healthcare operation is also required. Privacy Statement:
Your personal details will remain private and confidential. We will never sell, rent, barter or share your personal details in any way with any other company. All data collected is for our internal use only.
Ferncreek General Surgery will NEVER send you any unsolicited e-mail. Medical Justice Website:
The purpose of Medical Justice is to stop frivolous medical lawsuits.
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