What Is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that protects the privacy and security of patient health information. It also ensures that individuals can maintain health insurance coverage when changing jobs or experiencing life transitions.

What does HIPAA protect?

• Medical privacy: Restricts who can access and share your health records without permission.
• Data security: Requires healthcare providers and insurers to safeguard electronic medical records (EHRs).
• Patient rights: Allows individuals to request copies of their medical records and dispute inaccuracies.

Why does HIPAA matter?

• Ensures your health information remains confidential and isn’t shared without consent.
• Prevents discrimination based on medical history in health insurance coverage.
• Gives you control over your medical records, including who can access them.

How Solace can help

A Solace advocate can help you request medical records, correct errors, and understand your HIPAA rights. If you’re facing difficulties accessing health information or dealing with a privacy concern, an advocate can guide you through the process and ensure your rights are protected.

What to do next 

A Solace advocate can help you access and organize your medical records, and make sure they’re properly shared between your doctors. Find a Solace advocate today.