Patient Rights

These resources are meant to help become a better advocate during hospitalization.

HIPAA Online – This website, provided by the Federal Government, helps answer your questions about health coverage and your rights and protections under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

American Hospital Association – Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends.

American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics – The mission of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics is to provide high-quality scholarship, debate, and critical thought to the community of professionals at the nexus of law, health care, and ethics.