Healthcare Rights
Your rights as a patient — medical privacy under HIPAA, informed consent, protection from surprise bills, disability accommodations, and emergency care regardless of ability to pay.
HIPAA Privacy Rights
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that protects your medical information from being shared without your permission. It applies to health plans, doctors,...
Informed Consent
Informed consent means your doctor must explain a treatment, procedure, or test to you in plain language before you agree to it. You have the right to understand what will be done, why it is recommend...
Medical Billing Rights
The No Surprises Act, which took effect on January 1, 2022, protects you from unexpected medical bills when you receive emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network fac...
Disability Rights in Healthcare
Federal law requires healthcare providers to give people with disabilities equal access to medical care. Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), hospitals, clinics, doctor's offi...
Emergency Care Rights
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) is a federal law that requires every hospital with an emergency department that participates in Medicare to provide emergency care to anyone who...