HIPAA question please help?

At what point during the couser of treatment of a new patient should notice of use and disclosure of health information, required under the HIPAA, be given and why?

At the onset of treatment, because that's the law. They have to sign that they recieved the disclosure before you can begin treatment, except in case of dire emergency (Like EMS is treating, or ER)

if this is just a question of what most doctors do then the answer is they usually give notice before seeing the patient but if its about what hippa law requires im not to sure

First thing, before any other paperwork is done

Well, if I understand your question then...

It should be given before working with that patient. Better to know what is what and not be blind.

prior to the examination. When all the necessary forms are initially completed.

usually that is done at the time you check in with the receptionist they give you a paper on it to sign along with your information health history family history etc.... if you have questions whether or night you recieved this ask to see it and if you didnt then ask them why

At the beginning of treatment. It is a requirement of the HIPPA Legislation (Public Law 104-91). It protects the portability of health information. It prevents denial of benefits based on pre-exhisting conditions. It is designed to prevent fraud and decrease costs by standardizing billing procedures.

as soon as you have their information, you need to give them the information and disclosure forms for HIPAA. once you have the persons information you are required to protect their privacy under HIPAA.

A copy of the privacy act is given to all new patients at the initial visit and before an exam is performed, a diagnosis made and treatment begins. It's part of the paperwork that requests personal and insurance information and includes a health questionnaire.

when you go in for your initial visit, it should be given to you with your initial paperwork and should definatley be posted where anyone can see it (on a counter, wall, etc.)