Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule prevent reporting to consumer credit reporting agencies or otherwise create any conflict with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?
No. The Privacy Rule’s definition of “payment” includes disclosures to [...]
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit a covered entity or its collection agency to communicate with parties other than the patient (e.g., spouses or guardians) regarding payment of a bill?
Yes. The Privacy Rule permits a covered entity, or a [...]
May a health care provider disclose protected health information to a health plan for the plan’s Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS)?
Yes, the HIPAA Privacy Rule permits a provider to disclose [...]
What is the difference between “consent” and “authorization” under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
The Privacy Rule permits, but does not require, a covered [...]
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule restrict pharmacists from giving advice about over-the-counter medicines to customers?
No. A pharmacist may provide advice to customers about over-the-counter [...]
Are health care providers restricted from consulting with other providers about a patient’s condition without the patient’s written authorization?
No. Consulting with another health care provider about a patient [...]
Can health care providers, such as a specialist or hospital, to whom a patient is referred for the first time, use protected health information to set up appointments or schedule surgery or other procedures without the patient’s written consent?
Yes. The HIPAA Privacy Rule does not require covered entities [...]
Can a pharmacist use protected health information to fill a prescription that was telephoned in by a patient’s physician without the patient’s written consent if the patient is a new patient to the pharmacy?
Yes. The pharmacist is using the protected health information for [...]
How does the HIPAA Privacy Rule change the laws concerning consent for treatment?
The Privacy Rule relates to uses and disclosures of protected [...]
May a covered entity collect, use, and disclose criminal justice data under HIPAA?
Does HIPAA permit health care providers who are HIPAA covered [...]