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Civil Rights Division Protecting Patients and Health Care Providers

(3 days ago) Many criminal activities that affect reproductive health care providers constitute crimes at the federal, state, and local level. Many jurisdictions have local ordinances … See more

https://www.justice.gov/crt/protecting-patients-and-health-care-providers

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Your Rights Under HIPAA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WebIf you believe your rights are being denied or your health information isn’t being protected, you can File a complaint with your provider or health insurer; File a …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html

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Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule HHS.gov

(9 days ago) WebHealth care providers include all "providers of services" (e.g., institutional providers such as hospitals) and "providers of medical or health services" (e.g., non …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/index.html

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

(4 days ago) WebHIPAA Security Rule. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/hipaa.html

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Conscience and Religious Nondiscrimination HHS.gov

(4 days ago) WebFor assistance, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at (800) 368-1019 or (800) 537-7697 (TDD), or by emailing [email protected]. OCR enforces laws and …

https://www.hhs.gov/conscience/conscience-protections/index.html

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Rights & Protections HealthCare.gov

(8 days ago) WebThe health care law offers rights and protections that make coverage more fair and easy to understand. Some rights and protections apply to plans in the Health Insurance …

https://www.healthcare.gov/health-care-law-protections/rights-and-protections/

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Health Information Privacy Law and Policy HealthIT.gov

(2 days ago) WebThere are some federal and state privacy laws (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, Title 10) that require health care providers to obtain patients’ written consent before they disclose their health information to other people and …

https://www.healthit.gov/topic/health-information-privacy-law-and-policy

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How States are Protecting Health Care Providers from …

(8 days ago) WebPrior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many states already had legal rules or guidance regarding malpractice liability protections for care provided during a public health emergency in place. Various laws …

https://blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2020/05/05/legal-liability-health-care-covid19-coronavirus-pandemic/

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Laws Against Health Care Fraud Fact Sheet - Centers for …

(5 days ago) WebThe Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act, signed into law December 2015, adds subparagraph (4) to the Anti-Kickback Statute at Section 1128B(b). The most medical …

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/overviewfwalawsagainstfactsheet072616pdf

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What is HIPAA? 5 questions answered about the …

(Just Now) WebFor example, HIPAA regulations allow covered health care providers to disclose patient information to help treat another person, to protect public health and for certain law enforcement purposes.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/what-is-hipaa-5-questions-answered-about-the-medical-privacy-law

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Understanding Provider Responsibilities Under HIPAA

(7 days ago) WebThe Rule also contains specific distribution requirements for health care providers and health plans. In addition to providing this notice to patients at the initial visit, your …

https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/privacy/privacy-and-security-guide-chapter-2.pdf

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Liability protections for health care professionals during COVID-19

(3 days ago) WebOn March 27, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 748, the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act” (CARES Act). This new law …

https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/sustainability/liability-protections-health-care-professionals-during-covid-19

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Health Information & Privacy: FERPA and HIPAA CDC

(3 days ago) WebPermitted disclosure means the information can be, but is not required to be, shared without individual authorization.; Protected health information or individually identifiable health …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/healthinformationprivacy.html

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HIPAA Basics for Providers: Privacy, Security, & Breach - CMS

(2 days ago) WebRules protect the privacy and security of health information and give patients rights to their health information. HIPAA establishes standards to safeguard the protected health …

https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/HIPAAPrivacyandSecurity.pdf

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Keeping Healthcare Workers Safe Through Policy Initiatives

(3 days ago) WebIn states where protection laws were already in place for some healthcare workers, many bills were filed to expand the professionals covered by the laws. In …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9872494/

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Civil Rights for Providers of Health Care and Human Services

(7 days ago) WebFederal Health Care Conscience Protection Laws. Learn more about federal health care conscience protections for providers and others. Content created by Office for Civil …

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-providers/index.html

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Patient Rights and Protections Under U.S. and State Laws

(4 days ago) WebIt is a process where a health care provider educates a patient about the benefits, risks, likely outcomes, and alternatives of a procedure, test, intervention, or …

https://apatientsplace.com/2019/10/10/patient-rights-and-protections-under-u-s-and-state-laws/

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Federal Agencies Launch Portal for Public Reporting of …

(2 days ago) WebWe enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. providers, payers, and …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/federal-agencies-launch-portal-public-reporting-anticompetitive-practices-health-care-sector

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WebThe mission of the Division of Consumer Affairs, within the Department of Law and Public Safety, is to protect the public from fraud, deceit, misrepresentation and …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/pr20200811c.html

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Biden administration protects medical records related to abortion

(8 days ago) WebAt least 22 Democratic-controlled states have laws or executive orders that seek to protect medical providers or patients who participate in abortion from …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/abortion-related-medical-records-protected-rcna148946

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STATE OF NEW JERSEY PATIENT RIGHTS

(1 days ago) WebSupplying accurate insurance information and pay bills promptly so that your Office Based Surgical Center can continue to serve you effectively. N.J. Department of Health & …

https://sa1s3.patientpop.com/assets/docs/133222.pdf

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Health Insurance Program - NJ Protect

(2 days ago) WebNJ Protect applications with documentation may be sent via FAX to: AmeriHealth: 609-662-2566. Horizon: 973-274-2226. NJ Protect is offered by two carriers: AmeriHealth of New …

https://www.nj.gov/dobi/division_insurance/njprotect/index.htm

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NJ health commissioner wants hospitals to make financial …

(9 days ago) WebMassachusetts has perhaps the most comprehensive law regarding financial transparency by healthcare providers, but red tape often makes it difficult for …

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/nj-health-commissioner-wants-hospitals-to-make-financial-disclosures

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Laws & Regulations Enforced by OCR HHS.gov

(8 days ago) WebSection 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 USC § 18116) which provides that an individual shall not be excluded from participation in, be …

https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-providers/laws-regulations-guidance/laws/index.html

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Will Florida’s strict six-week ban be bypassed by abortion by mail?

(4 days ago) WebSeveral states, including California, Illinois and New York, have passed “shield laws” to protect telehealth providers from out-of-state civil and criminal investigations if …

https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2024/04/30/will-floridas-strict-six-week-ban-be-bypassed-by-abortion-by-mail/

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What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers

(6 days ago) WebOvertime protections have been a critical part of the FLSA since 1938 and were established to protect workers from exploitation and to benefit workers, their …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/04/23/what-the-new-overtime-rule-means-for-workers

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HIPAA Basics for Providers: Privacy, Security, and Breach …

(9 days ago) WebNotification Rules protect the privacy and security of health information and provide individuals with . certain rights to their health information. You play a vital role in …

https://www.hhs.gov/guidance/sites/default/files/hhs-guidance-documents/hipaaprivacyandsecurity.pdf

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Maine's governor signs bill to protect providers of abortion, …

(5 days ago) WebAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Democratic governor has signed a bill designed to protect providers of abortion and gender-affirming care from legal action …

https://apnews.com/article/maine-shield-law-abortion-331a8386f4efa5115bcb30afcf68708f

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