HIPAA Privacy Statement

“Confidentiality, it’s everyone’s job, not everyone’s business” Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc., understands the importance of providing patients with the highest levels of privacy and security for their confidential health information. This level of protection is attributed to this organization’s firm commitment to sound business practices including: mandatory safety and security policies; regular audits; effective employee training and management oversight.

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (hereinafter the ‘ACT’), was enacted into law on August 21, 1996. The Act, among other things, contains requirements to issue regulations related to the privacy of patients’ health information. These requirements take two forms – Privacy Rules and Security Rules. The Privacy Rules became effective on April 14, 2003. Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. is a covered entities and has many “business associates” for purposes of the Act.

Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. takes seriously its role as a covered entity under the Act, and as such, is obligated under the Act to implement policies and procedures over and above those already in existence.

Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. recognizes the importance of this Act and has worked diligently to comply with HIPAA rules and regulations. Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. has established an employee training program, developed privacy and security policies and procedures, and worked with business associates and business partners to achieve compliance. Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will continue to strive to meet its compliance obligations, and to assist our business associates in meeting the compliance requirements mandated under the Privacy and Security rules.