Rochester RHIO is designed to help protect patient privacy more effectively than paper records. Only authorized medical professionals can access patient information, and doctors will not see your information unless you give your consent.
How do you provide consent?
- Sign a paper consent form when you visit a doctor who uses Rochester RHIO.
- In the coming months, you will be able to provide consent electronically.
As always, your personal health information is protected by doctor-patient confidentiality, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and state privacy regulations. The RHIO exchange employs the most advanced information safeguards available, and gives patients the ability to audit their records and see which health care providers have accessed their information.
We have worked closely with privacy officers from area hospitals, legal counsel, community participants and patient advocates to develop a privacy policy that considers patients’ rights and expectations while balancing the needs of healthcare providers in the community.
For further information, download these documents:
Rochester RHIO Privacy Policy
Consumer Consent Policies for RHIOs in NYS