HIPAA Privacy & Security
The purpose of this site is to promote understanding of Baylor University's responsibilities regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Baylor has privacy and confidentiality standards in place to ensure appropriate access or disclosure of protected health information. HIPAA provides safeguards for ensuring that your health information is adequately protected. Students' health information is not covered by HIPAA rules and regulations but is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Resources
HIPAA provides comprehensive guidance for patients including their privacy rights concerning the use or disclosure of their medical information. These rights are described in detail in the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) below.
- Notice of Privacy Practices for Health Services & Clinics
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notice of Privacy Practices
- Notice of Privacy Practices for Benefit Plans (employees)
- Authorization to Use and Share Health Information for Non-Health Care Purposes
- Voluntary Communication Preference and Designation of Contact Information
Baylor is a hybrid entity for HIPAA purposes, which means that only certain departments or divisions are subject to HIPAA rules and regulations. Baylor has self-designated certain operating units as Health Care Components. That self-designation may be viewed below:
For additional information about your rights, please visit the Office of Civil Rights website.
Contacts
If you have any questions or concerns regarding HIPAA Privacy, you may contact the HIPAA Privacy Officer. For HIPAA Security-related questions and concerns, please contact the Chief Information Security Officer.
Doug Welch, JD, CPA
Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, HIPAA Privacy Officer
(254) 710-1360
Jon Allen, CISSP
Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, HIPAA Security Officer
(254) 710-4793