May a covered entity share protected health information directly with another covered entity’s business associate?
Yes. If the HIPAA Privacy Rule permits a covered entity [...]
Is a covered entity liable for, or required to monitor, the actions of its business associates?
No. The HIPAA Privacy Rule requires covered entities to enter [...]
Were there Privacy Rule compliance deadlines in 2004?
"Small health plans" (health plans with annual receipts of $5 [...]
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require a business associate to create a notice of privacy practices?
No. However, a covered entity must ensure through its contract [...]
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit doctors, nurses, and other health care providers to share patient health information for treatment purposes without the patient’s authorization?
Yes. The Privacy Rule allows those doctors, nurses, hospitals, laboratory [...]