Model Notices of Privacy Practices Released Today
Today, ONC and the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released model Notices of Privacy Practices for health care providers and health plans to use to communicate with their patients and plan members.
About the Model Notices
Developed
collaboratively by ONC and OCR, and with input from consumers and key
stakeholders, the model Notices are provided in three different styles
and are customizable by users. Covered entities may use these models
by entering some of their own information into the model, such as
contact information, and then printing for distribution and posting on
their websites.
The three options for Privacy Notices are:
- A notice in the form of a booklet
- A layered notice with a summary of the information on the first page and full content on the following pages
- A notice with the design elements of the booklet, but that is formatted for full-page presentation
A text-only version is available for covered entities who only wish to use the content.
You can access the notices at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/
Why Use These Model Notices?
The
HIPAA Privacy Rule gives individuals a right to be informed of the
privacy practices of health plans and health care providers and of their
privacy rights regarding their personal health information. Health
plans and covered health care providers (covered entities) are required
by HIPAA to develop and distribute a notice that provides a clear,
user-friendly explanation of these rights and practices.
These model Notices can help providers and plans by
- reflecting the regulatory changes of the Omnibus Rule
- serving as the baseline for covered entities working to come into compliance with the new requirements
Find more information about the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the Notice requirements on the OCR webpage.
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