HIPAA Anti-Retaliation Policy

Last updated: March 26, 2026

1. Purpose and Legal Basis

Title II of the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (42 USC 1320d to 1320d-8, and Section 264 of Public Law 104-191), and its accompanying Privacy Regulations (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164), require that covered entities refrain from any retaliatory acts against those who file complaints or otherwise report HIPAA violations. This Policy states the position of ParaHealth, Inc. ("ParaHealth") on intimidation and retaliation. It applies to all workforce members, volunteers, and management of ParaHealth.

2. Scope

This Policy applies to all ParaHealth workforce members, volunteers, contractors, officers, directors, and management — as well as any individual who interacts with ParaHealth in connection with HIPAA-regulated activities.

3. Prohibited Conduct

Under no circumstances shall ParaHealth intimidate, threaten, coerce, discriminate against, or take other retaliatory action against any individual for:

Exercising any right guaranteed under HIPAA, including filing a HIPAA complaint against ParaHealth
Filing a HIPAA complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Testifying, assisting, or participating in a HIPAA investigation, compliance review, proceeding, or hearing
Opposing any act or practice that is counter to HIPAA regulations, provided the individual has a good faith belief that the practice opposed is unlawful, and the manner of opposition is reasonable and does not involve a disclosure of PHI in violation of HIPAA

No retaliatory action against an individual or group involved in filing HIPAA complaints or otherwise reporting infractions will be tolerated.

4. No Waiver of Rights

Under no circumstances shall ParaHealth require any member of its workforce, volunteers, or management to waive their rights under HIPAA.

5. Investigation

All allegations of HIPAA retaliation will be reviewed and investigated by ParaHealth in a timely manner. Investigations will be conducted with appropriate confidentiality, and findings will be documented along with any corrective actions taken.

6. Consequences

Any individual found to have engaged in retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contract. Retaliatory conduct may also result in enforcement action by the HHS Office for Civil Rights.

7. How to Report

To report a concern about HIPAA retaliation or a suspected HIPAA violation: ParaHealth, Inc. HIPAA Compliance Officer Email: security@parahealth.ai Individuals may also file complaints directly with the HHS Office for Civil Rights. Filing an external complaint does not require prior internal reporting.