Patient Privacy

MISH Hospital and its affiliated organizations are committed to safeguarding the privacy of every patient. The following entities each maintain a Notice of Privacy Practices that describes how your medical information may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information: Kansas Institute of Medicine provides comprehensive medical services and maintains strict privacy protocols for all patient interactions and records. Institute for Advanced Bariatric Surgery upholds the highest standards of confidentiality for patients undergoing weight loss surgical procedures and related treatments. MISH Hospital ensures that all patient data collected during inpatient and outpatient services is stored, transmitted, and accessed in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

MISH Hospital fully complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your protected health information (PHI). Our workforce receives regular training on privacy and security best practices, and we conduct ongoing assessments to ensure our policies meet or exceed federal requirements. Your medical information will not be used or disclosed without your written authorization except as permitted or required by law. You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures, to receive confidential communications, and to obtain an accounting of disclosures of your health information. If you have questions or concerns about your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at (913) 322-7408.