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Take Charge of Your Health Care: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Also available in: Spanish 

Speak up and ask questions. You can improve your care and the care of your family by taking an active role in your health care.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Health Records (PHRs)  External Link

You may have many questions when it comes to your health information, from access to protection. This document provides you with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about personal h... Details >

American Health Information Management Association  External Link

HIPAA - Frequently Asked Questions

The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects the privacy of your health information; it says who can look at and receive your health information, and also gives you specific rights over that information. Search fo... Details >

Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Choose a Personal Health Record (PHR)  External Link

Individuals can create their own PHRs, or may be offered one by a variety of sources, such as a healthcare provider, insurer, employer or a commercial supplier of PHRs. Each supplier has different pol... Details >

American Health Information Management Association  External Link

Common Privacy Myths  External Link

There may be confusion with federal laws protecting the privacy of health information. Learn how your information can be shared and by whom.... Details >

American Health Information Management Association  External Link

HealthIT.gov: Patients and Families

Learn how health information technology can lead to safer, better, and more efficient health care. Find tools and tips on protecting your health information privacy.... Details >

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology

Helpful Links - PHR  External Link

This page links to non-profit and government Web sites regarding personal health information.... Details >

American Health Information Management Association  External Link

How to Create a Personal Health Record (PHR)  External Link

A personal health record (PHR) is a collection of important information about an individual health or the health of someone who is cared for, such as a parent or a child, which he/she actively maintai... Details >

American Health Information Management Association  External Link

How To File a Complaint: Health Information Privacy

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF) 

Learn how to file a complaint if you believe that a health plan or any health care provider violated your (or someone else’s) health information privacy rights.... Details >

Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Keep It With You: Personal Medical Information Form

In an emergency situation, people may not be able to get to their medical records. The “Keep It With You” (KIWY) Personal Medical Information Form may be downloaded and used for people who need care d... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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