Bridgewater Physicians, P.A. adheres to the privacy, security and electronic transactions guidelines that are established in the PRIVACY POLICY of Bridgewater Physicians, P.A. and that are addressed by the Health Insurance Portability and Privacy Act of 1996. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) mandated regulations that govern privacy, security, and electronic transactions standards for health care information. These regulations require major changes in how health care organizations handle all facets of information management, including reimbursement, coding, security, and patient records. Bridgewater Physicians, P.A. complies with established regulations that govern patient confidentiality and privacy and remains abreast of pending new regulations as they are proposed and modified. You will be asked to sign authorizations, consents, and releases in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We require a copy of the Power of Attorney document for any patient who has assigned a POA.

Our Privacy Policy is posted in the office. We urge you to read it carefully. You may request a copy of the Privacy Policy at registration.