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 [...]
Will this HIPAA Privacy Rule make it easier for police and law enforcement agencies to get my medical information?
No. The Rule does not expand current law enforcement access [...]
Why would HIPAA Privacy Rule require covered entities to turn over anybody’s personal health information as part of a government enforcement process?
An important ingredient in ensuring compliance with the Privacy Rule [...]
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require my doctor to send my medical records to the government?
No. The Rule does not require a physician or any [...]