HIPAA Regulations
Branchburg Township School District

Privacy is important to all of us...

...including the Branchburg Township School District.  We are committed to complying with all federal laws that protect your privacy rights.  Please review the privacy information below, taken from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website. 

What are my rights?

You have privacy rights under a federal law that protects your health information.  These rights are important for you to know.  You can exercise these rights, ask questions about them, and file a complaint if you think your rights are being denied or your health information is not being protected. 

Who must follow this law?

• Most doctors, nurses, pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and many  other health care providers

• Health insurance companies, HMOs, most employer group health plans
                 
• Certain government programs that pay for health care, such as Medicare and  Medicaid

   What information is protected?

• Information your doctors, nurses, and other health care providers put in your medical record
     
• Conversations your doctor has about your care or treatment with nurses and others                    

• Information about you in your health insurer's computer system                    

• Billing information about you at your clinic                     

     You should get to know these important rights, which help you protect your health information. 

    Ask your provider questions about your rights.  You also can learn more at www.hhs.gov.