Won’t the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s minimum necessary standard impede the ability of workers’ compensation insurers, state administrative agencies, and employers to obtain the health information needed to pay injured or ill workers the benefits guaranteed them under State workers’ compensation system? Read More Won’t the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s minimum necessary standard impede the ability of workers’ compensation insurers, state administrative agencies, and employers to obtain the health information needed to pay injured or ill workers the benefits guaranteed them under State workers’ compensation system?
Are location information services of collection agencies, which are required under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, permitted under the HIPAA Privacy Rule? Read More Are location information services of collection agencies, which are required under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, permitted under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
May a health plan disclose protected health information to a state child support enforcement (IV-D) agency in response to a National Medical Support Notice? Read More May a health plan disclose protected health information to a state child support enforcement (IV-D) agency in response to a National Medical Support Notice?
State public records laws, also known as open records or freedom of information laws, all provide for certain public access to government records. How does the HIPAA Privacy Rule relate to these state laws? Read More State public records laws, also known as open records or freedom of information laws, all provide for certain public access to government records. How does the HIPAA Privacy Rule relate to these state laws?
When does the Privacy Rule allow covered entities to disclose protected health information to law enforcement officials? Read More When does the Privacy Rule allow covered entities to disclose protected health information to law enforcement officials?
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit covered entities to disclose protected health information, without individuals’ authorization, to public officials responding to a bioterrorism threat or other public health emergency? Read More Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit covered entities to disclose protected health information, without individuals’ authorization, to public officials responding to a bioterrorism threat or other public health emergency?
Will this HIPAA Privacy Rule make it easier for police and law enforcement agencies to get my medical information? Read More Will this HIPAA Privacy Rule make it easier for police and law enforcement agencies to get my medical information?
Why would HIPAA Privacy Rule require covered entities to turn over anybody’s personal health information as part of a government enforcement process? Read More Why would HIPAA Privacy Rule require covered entities to turn over anybody’s personal health information as part of a government enforcement process?
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require my doctor to send my medical records to the government? Read More Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require my doctor to send my medical records to the government?
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require my doctor to send my medical records to the government? Read More Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require my doctor to send my medical records to the government?
