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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  

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

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  

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  

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

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

American Health Information Management Association  

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  

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

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

Also available in: Spanish 

Try Medicare's free, secure online service for accessing personalized information regarding your Medicare benefits and services.... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Also available in: Portugese  Spanish 

Talking with your health care worker about your family health history can help you stay healthy! The My Family Health Portrait is a tool you can use to enter, print, and confidentially share your fami... Details >

Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Use this handy form to keep track of all your medicines - their names, descriptions, dosages, directions, prescribers, start and stop dates, and more.... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Learn how to create a personal health record (PHR) and take an active role in monitoring your health and healthcare. This site offers helpful tools and information about your medical information and p... Details >

American Health Information Management Association  

Most important personal records can be replaced. This page presents links to information on what to do to replace vital documents, including drivers' licenses and vehicle registration, immigration doc... Details >

U.S. General Services Administration

The HIPAA Privacy Rule gives you rights over your health information and sets rules and limits on who can look at and receive your health information. Get answers to common questions about who can acc... Details >

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

Join HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on a video tour of the first paperless hospital. Learn how health technology can be used to improve quality and lower the cost of health care.... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Learn about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, a Federal law that gives you rights and sets limits on who can look at and receive your health information. ... Details >

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

The personal health record (PHR) is a tool that you can use to collect, track and share past and current information about your health. Learn the differences between a medical record and PHR, and how ... Details >

American Health Information Management Association  

E-Health refers to using electronic (“e”) technology — computerization, digitization, the Internet — for improving or managing your health. Learn about e-Health tools and your rights to access and man... Details >

Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology