For Patients – Privacy Resources

The HIPAA privacy laws provide for certain privacy rights. These rights include:

• The right to receive a Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP).
• The right to confidential communication (to use a certain phone number or specific mailing address when communicating about your care).
• The right to request restrictions (access to your protected health information).
• The right to amend your medical records (to correct erroneous information).
• The right to an accounting of disclosures (to whom UT Health San Antonio provides information about you).

Any questions or concerns related to privacy matters should be directed to the Institutional Compliance and Privacy Office at compliance@uthscsa.edu.