What is HIPAA?

The American Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a set of rules to be followed by health plans, doctors, hospitals and other health care providers. HIPAA took effect on April 14, 2003. Some provisions of the HIPAA involve patient / hospital interaction. For example, patients must be able access their record and correct errors and must be informed of how their personal information will be used. Other provisions involve confidentiality of patient information and documentation of privacy procedures.

Your Privacy -

The Oak Creek Fire Department has published its' Notice of Privacy Practices. This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.

The Oak Creek Fire Department is concerned about your privacy; the department and CPR Inc. (our billing agent) will only use your personal health information to obtain accurate payment for services rendered.

Download our Notice of Privacy Practices (Microsoft Word format).