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This document outlines the general rules and regulations pertaining to the disclosure of protected health information (PHI) under Oregon Health & Science University's policies and HIPAA guidelines.

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How to fill out Permitted Disclosures of Health Information

1. Identify the specific health information that needs to be disclosed.
2. Determine the purpose of the disclosure, ensuring it aligns with permitted reasons under HIPAA.
3. Specify the recipient of the health information, ensuring it’s a qualified entity or individual.
4. Fill out the required forms or documentation clearly indicating the information that will be disclosed.
5. Include a statement reflecting the patient's consent, if necessary, based on the specific situation.
6. Review the completed form for accuracy, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
7. Submit the form to the appropriate parties while maintaining confidentiality.

Who needs Permitted Disclosures of Health Information?

1. Healthcare providers who need to share patient information for treatment purposes.
2. Health plans that require information for claims processing.
3. Insurance companies to facilitate health insurance coverage.
4. Researchers needing data for medical studies, with appropriate approvals.
5. Government agencies that require data for public health reporting.

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What is a permitted disclosure?

Selling patient data is a big no-no unless it meets a specific requirement (§164.508(a)(4)). Selling means disclosing protected health information (PHI) where the covered entity or business associate receives compensation directly or indirectly from the recipient.

What are the permitted disclosures of HIPAA?

Use and disclosure for patient treatment PHI is shareable between CEs or within a CE in order to help the organization(s) provide strong patient care. Examples include: a doctor providing PHI to a nutritionist for approved patient treatment. a CE hiring a care planning business associate who requests access.

What are the three types of disclosures?

There are three types of disclosure. Authorized disclosure. Willful unauthorized disclosure. Inadvertent unauthorized disclosure.

What is a permitted disclosure under HIPAA?

A covered entity is permitted, but not required, to use and disclose protected health information, without an individual's authorization, for the following purposes or situations: (1) To the Individual (unless required for access or accounting of disclosures); (2) Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Operations; (3)

What is permitted disclosure?

Permitted disclosure refers to the sharing of information by one party that is allowed under the terms of a contract or by law.

What does allow disclosure mean?

Disclosure means to permit access to or the release, transfer, or other communication of personally identifiable information (PII) by any means (34 CFR §99.3).

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What is Permitted Disclosures of Health Information?

Permitted Disclosures of Health Information refer to the specific situations and conditions under which healthcare providers, insurers, and related entities are allowed to share protected health information (PHI) without patient consent, typically for purposes such as treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.

Who is required to file Permitted Disclosures of Health Information?

Entities such as healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and business associates that handle protected health information are required to file Permitted Disclosures of Health Information.

How to fill out Permitted Disclosures of Health Information?

To fill out Permitted Disclosures of Health Information, one must provide details such as the type of disclosure, the date of disclosure, the purpose of the disclosure, the recipient of the information, and ensure that the disclosure aligns with legal requirements.

What is the purpose of Permitted Disclosures of Health Information?

The purpose of Permitted Disclosures of Health Information is to allow necessary sharing of health information for treatment, payment, and operations while maintaining patient privacy and compliance with legal standards.

What information must be reported on Permitted Disclosures of Health Information?

Information that must be reported includes the name of the patient, the type of information disclosed, the date of the disclosure, the entity that received the information, the purpose of the disclosure, and the signature of the authorized representative if applicable.