WHAT IS HIPAA?
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a US federal law enacted in 1996. It establishes national standards for protecting sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's knowledge or consent. HIPAA primarily focuses on privacy and security of health data.
At Mission City Community Network (MCCN), we are fully committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your health information. We follow all HIPPA regulations to protect your data whether it’s stored electronically, on paper, or shred verbally.
HOW MCCN PROTECTS YOUR INFORMATION
We protect your health information by:
- Storing your records securely
- Limiting access to authorized staff only
- Using encrypted systems for electronic records
- Training our team regularly on privacy practices
We only share your health information for purposes of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, or when required by law with your privacy as our top priority.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER HIPAA:
As a patient, you have the right to:
- Access your health records.
- Request corrections to your medical records
- Know who has accessed your information.
- Decide how your information is shared.
We take your privacy seriously. If you have any questions or concerns about your health information or how it’s used, please contact our Privacy Officer at MCCN.
