What “satisfactory assurances” must a covered entity that is not a party to the litigation receive before it may respond to a subpoena without a court order? Read More What “satisfactory assurances” must a covered entity that is not a party to the litigation receive before it may respond to a subpoena without a court order?
May a covered entity that is a plaintiff or defendant in a legal proceeding use or disclose protected health information for the litigation? Read More May a covered entity that is a plaintiff or defendant in a legal proceeding use or disclose protected health information for the litigation?
May a covered entity use or disclose protected health information for litigation? Read More May a covered entity use or disclose protected health information for litigation?
May a covered entity disclose protected health information in response to a court order? Read More May a covered entity disclose protected health information in response to a court order?
May a covered entity disclose protected health information in response to a court order? Read More May a covered entity disclose protected health information in response to a court order?
Is a covered entity required to prevent any incidental use or disclosure of protected health information? Read More Is a covered entity required to prevent any incidental use or disclosure of protected health information?
Do the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s provisions permitting certain incidental uses and disclosures apply only to treatment situations or discussions among health care providers? Read More Do the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s provisions permitting certain incidental uses and disclosures apply only to treatment situations or discussions among health care providers?
Are covered entities required to document incidental disclosures permitted by the HIPAA Privacy Rule, in an accounting of disclosures provided to an individual? Read More Are covered entities required to document incidental disclosures permitted by the HIPAA Privacy Rule, in an accounting of disclosures provided to an individual?
May mental health practitioners or other specialists provide therapy to patients in a group setting where other patients and family members are present? Read More May mental health practitioners or other specialists provide therapy to patients in a group setting where other patients and family members are present?
A hospital customarily displays patients’ names next to the door of the hospital rooms that they occupy. Will the HIPAA Privacy Rule allow the hospital to continue this practice? Read More A hospital customarily displays patients’ names next to the door of the hospital rooms that they occupy. Will the HIPAA Privacy Rule allow the hospital to continue this practice?
