What must patients be informed about according to HIPAA?

Patients must be informed about their rights regarding their health information under HIPAA to ensure they can exercise control over their personal data. This includes understanding how their health information is used and shared, the right to access their records, the right to request amendments to their information, and the right to receive an accounting of disclosures. This awareness empowers patients to make informed decisions about their health information and enhances their ability to protect their privacy.

The other options do not encompass the comprehensive nature of patient rights as outlined by HIPAA. Billing information, appointment schedules, and insurance provider terms are relevant aspects of healthcare but do not provide patients with the necessary knowledge of their rights under the HIPAA framework.