Network Policies

Participating healthcare organizations in MyHealth’s network sign a common agreement that enables them to work together with each other to share information.  The agreement incorporates a common set of Network Policies which go beyond the legal language of the agreement to provide details about how the Network will operate, and the obligations of MyHealth’s staff members, vendors, and participating organizations with respect to safeguarding the private health information shared through the network.  The current version of MyHealth’s Network Policy document is always available here:

MyHealth Network Policies v3.30  (last updated: 9/11/2023)

MyHealth Network Policies v3.40 will become effective on 4/1/2024.

Network Policies

Participating healthcare organizations in MyHealth’s network sign a common agreement that enables them to work together with each other to share information.  The agreement incorporates a common set of Network Policies which go beyond the legal language of the agreement to provide details about how the Network will operate, and the obligations of MyHealth’s staff members, vendors, and participating organizations with respect to safeguarding the private health information shared through the network.  The current version of MyHealth’s Network Policy document is always available here:

MyHealth Network Policies v3.30  (last updated: 9/11/2023)

MyHealth Network Policies v3.40 will become effective on 4/1/2024.

Privacy

MyHealth privacy policies establish the rules by which we operate, which include the following:

  • Access to data from MyHealth providers is only provided to MyHealth participants, who are healthcare organizations in good standing, which are individually approved by MyHealth’s Board of Directors, or to organizations participating in similar partner health information networks that are approved by MyHealth’s Board of Directors and offer compatible privacy protections.
  • Only the people whose jobs require it are authorized to access your records for purposes of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
  • All individuals with access are trained to understand the rules and consequences for misuse (which can include federal breach penalties, imprisonment, and termination of employment).
  • All access is recorded in audit logs and is reviewed regularly for compliance.
  • Individuals have the right to opt out (http://myhealthaccess.net/opt-out).

Privacy

MyHealth privacy policies establish the rules by which we operate, which include the following:

  • Access to data from MyHealth providers is only provided to MyHealth participants, who are healthcare organizations in good standing, which are individually approved by MyHealth’s Board of Directors, or to organizations participating in similar partner health information networks that are approved by MyHealth’s Board of Directors and offer compatible privacy protections.
  • Only the people whose jobs require it are authorized to access your records for purposes of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
  • All individuals with access are trained to understand the rules and consequences for misuse (which can include federal breach penalties, imprisonment, and termination of employment).
  • All access is recorded in audit logs and is reviewed regularly for compliance.
  • Individuals have the right to opt out (http://myhealthaccess.net/opt-out).

Security

MyHealth uses certified information security experts to actively maintain the most effective industry safeguards possible to protect the sensitive information that is maintained through our network. We employ the most current security safeguards, and are regularly evaluating, monitoring and responding to threats. MyHealth systems were designed and continue to be evaluated by a third-party world-class information technology security company, and are regularly scheduled for secondary independent professional review. All critical information is strongly encrypted, and is protected behind multiple layers of safeguards designed to prevent, detect, and respond rapidly to evolving threats.

Security

MyHealth uses certified information security experts to actively maintain the most effective industry safeguards possible to protect the sensitive information that is maintained through our network. We employ the most current security safeguards, and are regularly evaluating, monitoring and responding to threats. MyHealth systems were designed and continue to be evaluated by a third-party world-class information technology security company, and are regularly scheduled for secondary independent professional review. All critical information is strongly encrypted, and is protected behind multiple layers of safeguards designed to prevent, detect, and respond rapidly to evolving threats.