Living Wills and HIPAA Medical Privacy
From 1996 to 2003 Congress was changing the rules on medical privacy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires that hospitals and medical care providers not discuss a patient with anyone other than their spouse. If your living will has a medical agent or health care power of attorney other than your spouse, [...]
October 30, 2008
• Tags: health care power of attorney, HIPAA, living will, medical agent • Posted in: Medical Planning • 2 Comments