With first responders on the front lines of helping to fight the coronavirus, sharing information about potential exposure to COVID-19 is critical to protecting them and preventing further spread. In these situations, the...more
Question: May I share records with another healthcare provider without the patient’s authorization? Answer: It depends on the purpose. If the disclosure is for purposes of the patient’s treatment, including continuation of...more
The nuances of the HIPAA right of access rule continue to pose challenges for health systems. Guidance previously released by The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) included extensive information on all...more
There are arguments that there is a dearth of guidance by both the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), so when guidance comes out, we listen. But the most recent guidance jointly issued by the...more