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Employee Access & Disclosure

I have access to healthcare information systems that include patient scheduling and billing information; may I schedule my own appointments and review my outstanding invoices?
May I use my access privileges on healthcare information systems to assist my relatives or friends with their appointments?
How will anyone know what I access?
Do I need to worry every time I access patient accounts?
I believe one of my co-workers has accessed my medical information inappropriately. What should I do? Should I confront the person?

I believe one of my co-workers has accessed my medical information inappropriately. What should I do? Should I confront the person?

No. If you believe someone has inappropriately accessed your information, you may contact the Office of HIPAA Privacy & Security at 305-243-5000.