Isn’t HIPAA a Health Insurance Thing?

As a matter of fact, it is, but it is also so much more. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) was signed by President Bill Clinton in August of 1996, and, among many things, established a number of regulations pertaining to group health insurance plans and their restrictions, but it also established national standards for electronic healthcare transactions.

So what does this have to do with your DUI alcohol screening?

Since an alcohol screening is covered as a healthcare procedure for this purpose, as part of an alcohol rehabilitation program, facilities that offer such programs must maintain certain regulations when it comes to their patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI). These regulations have mostly to do with the dispensing of said information.

What constitutes Protected Health Information?

Protected Health Information is any information which concerns health status, administered care, or payment history for healthcare already administered. Such information may only be shared with certain entities under certain circumstances. This protects not only your privacy in the matters of your healthcare, but is also aimed at preventing fraud and abuse within the healthcare system.

We take HIPAA compliancy very seriously

Here at Alcohol Screening Scottsdale, we uphold all HIPAA compliances in regard to the healthcare we provide, and do our best to protect your confidential healthcare information. We never share your information with third parties not covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act while at the same time filing all necessary paperwork with the proper entities.

In addition to HIPAA compliancy…

Alcohol Screening Scottsdale also offers:

·       Simple onsite or online alcohol screening options that are quick and easy to complete

·       A knowledgeable staff that maintains absolute professionalism throughout your entire care with us

·       Quick, accurate and complete filing with the courts and with the state of Arizona, and

·       Competitive pricing

Place your care in the hands of one of the safest and most reputable alcohol screening companies in the state of Arizona!