Business Associate
Generally an entity or person who performs a function involving [...]
Basic ePHI System
A system that is typically used by a single individual [...]
Authorization (HIPAA Authorization)
A specific type of permission given by the individual to [...]
Administrative Safeguards
Administrative actions and policies and procedures (1) to manage the [...]
Accounting of Disclosures
The provision of a list of disclosures made by a [...]
Above-Threshold ePHI System
A system that creates accesses, transmits or receives: 1) primary [...]
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?
The Privacy Rule permits a health plan to respond to [...]
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?
If a state agency is not a “covered entity”, as [...]
When does the Privacy Rule allow covered entities to disclose protected health information to law enforcement officials?
The Privacy Rule is balanced to protect an individual’s privacy [...]
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit covered entities to disclose protected health information, without individuals’ authorization, to public officials responding to a bio-terrorism threat or other public health emergency?
Yes. The Rule recognizes that various agencies and public officials [...]