HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that is designed to protect the privacy of patient information, provide for the electronic and physical security of health and patient medical information, and simplify billing and other electronic transactions by standardizing codes and procedures.
What this means in English is that the Federal government now requires Phoenix Associates to obtain your signature indicating that that we have provided you with a Privacy Notice. This also means we are required to explain to you how your health care and other personal information may be used.
Our staff is well-trained in maintaining your confidentiality. Phoenix Psychological and Counseling Associates, Inc. is fully compliant with HIPAA.
For more information about HIPAA and your privacy rights, please speak to your counselor or call 304-622-6404.
