In December 2000, the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued privacy regulations
under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,
also known as HIPAA. The privacy regulations generally become effective
on April 14, 2003.
The privacy of patient health information always has been a priority
at the UMHS. This website is intended to provide UMHS patients
and
families with information about their privacy rights and the University's
commitment to protect those rights. This website is under development
and will be updated periodically.
Please click here for
the Notice of Privacy Practices |