The Iowa Notice of Privacy Practices provides general information about how a healthcare provider in Iowa collects, uses, and discloses medical information. It also explains the rights of individuals regarding their medical information. The Notice is mandated by the Iowa Code Chapter 135A and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). There are two types of Iowa Notice of Privacy Practices, the Standard Notice of Privacy Practices and the Enhanced Notice of Privacy Practices. The Standard Notice outlines the provider's typical practices for collecting, using, and disclosing medical information. The Enhanced Notice includes additional information about the provider's practices and the rights of individuals regarding their medical information. Both notices must be provided to patients upon request, and must be posted in the provider's office.