Healthcare IT News December 18, 2020
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights outlined several circumstances in which the disclosures of protected health information with public health authorities are permitted under HIPAA.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights on Friday issued guidance addressing how HIPAA permits the use of health information exchanges to disclose protected health information for public health purposes.
A covered entity is required to provide individuals with notice that it discloses protected health information for public health activities, the guidance read.
“OCR is issuing this guidance to highlight how HIPAA supports the use of health information exchanges in sharing health data to improve the public’s health, particularly during the COVID-19...
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