We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live, work and thrive as part of their community, regardless of ability. For adults with developmental disabilities, having the opportunity to have their own place to call home is just one part of that that equation. Read More ›
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How Does Summit DD comply with HIPAA?
What is HIPAA?
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is meant to protect the security and confidentiality of your health information. The privacy rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities, like Summit DD, and gives people an array of rights with respect to their information. At the same time, it is balanced so that it permits the disclosure of personal health information needed for a person’s care and other important purposes. Read More ›