Please note that while Interns at HHS use PILI’s online application system and are eligible to attend all PILI programming throughout the summer, HHS Interns are not eligible to receive PILI funding. Show The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), promotes and ensures that people have equal access to, and opportunity to participate in, and receive services from all HHS programs without facing unlawful discrimination. OCR also ensures that the privacy and security of individuals’ health information is protected while ensuring access to care. Through prevention and elimination of unlawful discrimination, and by protecting the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information, OCR helps HHS carry out its overall mission of improving the health and well-being of all people affected by its many programs. In particular, OCR enforces the privacy and security of individuals’ health information pursuant to HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules. OCR also enforces Federal civil rights laws, such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. These laws prohibit discrimination in the delivery of health and human services based on such factors as race, color, national origin, and disability. OCR’s work presents complex and challenging social, economic, scientific, ethical, and legal issues – issues that affect the lives of all Americans. OCR Region V covers the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. OCR Region V receives and investigates numerous complaints annually from residents of these states alleging violations of health information privacy/security rights and civil rights. OCR Region V also provides technical assistance to health care and human service providers, and conducts outreach to state agencies, advocacy groups, and other interested organizations and individuals. Law student interns with OCR have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of OCR’s work, including investigating discrimination and health information privacy/security claims, researching federal programs and policies, attending national meetings regarding OCR’s various program areas, and drafting substantive letters of finding. Attorneys on the OCR staff will mentor interns and closely evaluate all written work. OCR interns have the opportunity to do rewarding and fascinating public service in a collegial and cooperative atmosphere, where individuals are encouraged to share and benefit from the vast experiences and expertise of their colleagues. Please note that while Interns at HHS use PILI’s online application system and are eligible to attend all PILI programming throughout the summer, HHS Interns are not eligible to receive PILI funding. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) Dennis Hayashi, Director OCR is responsible for ensuring equal opportunity and compliance with laws prohibiting discrimination in the provision of health and social services. It conducts compliance reviews and receives and investigates complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition, it conducts studies and surveys, conciliates, publicizes findings, and provides training. Geographic area(s) served: United States and territories
HHS, Office for Civil Rights, Region I Tel: (617) 565-1340 Geographic area(s) served: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont HHS, Office for Civil Rights, Region II Tel: (212) 264-3313 Geographic area(s) served: New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands HHS, Office for Civil Rights, Region III Tel: (215) 596-1262 Geographic area(s) served: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia HHS, Office for Civil Rights, Region
IV Tel: (404) 331-2779 Geographic area(s) served: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee HHS, Office for Civil Rights, Region V Tel: (312) 886-2359 Geographic area(s) served: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin HHS, Office for Civil Rights, Region VI Tel: (214) 767-4056 or 1 (800) 368-1019 Geographic area(s) served: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas HHS, Office for Civil Rights, Region VII
Tel: (816) 426-7277 Geographic area(s) served: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska HHS, Office for Civil Rights, Region VIII Tel: (303) 844-2024 Geographic area(s) served: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming HHS, Office for Civil Rights, Region IX Tel: (415) 556-8586 Geographic area(s) served: Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada HHS, Office for Civil Rights, Region X Tel: (206) 615-2290 Geographic area(s) served: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington How do I contact OCR?For assistance, contact the HHS Office for Civil Rights at (800) 368-1019, TDD toll-free: (800) 537-7697, or by emailing [email protected].
What does the Office of Civil Rights ensure?About OCR. The mission of the Office for Civil Rights is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights.
How do I file a Hipaa complaint in Georgia?File a Security Rule Complaint. You may file a Security Rule complaint electronically via the OCR Complaint Portal, or using our Health Information Privacy Complaint Package - PDF. If you mail or fax the complaint, be sure to send it to the appropriate OCR regional office based on where the alleged violation took place ...
How do I file a Hipaa complaint in Florida?All such questions should be directed to the Office for Civil Rights HIPAA Website: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/index.html, or contact them at 1-866-627-7748 or 1-800-368-1019. Included on this site are the Privacy Rule, Frequently Asked Questions and directions on how to file a HIPAA complaint.
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