Medical Disclosure Laws

Your Rights Under HIPAA | HHS.gov

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html

Most of us believe that our medical and other health information is private and should be protected, and we want to know who has this information. ... written, or oral. The Security Rule is a Federal law that requires security for health information in …

Health Information Privacy Law and Policy

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Yes. There are some federal and state privacy laws (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, Title 10) that require health care providers to obtain patients’ written consent before they disclose their …

Disclosures Required by Law | HHS.gov

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/disclosures-required-by-law/index.html

May a covered entity disclose protected health information to a Protection and Advocacy system where the disclosure is required by law? U.S. Department of Health & Human …

What to Know About the New Surprise Medical Bills Law

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Money & Policy. Share. Back in December 2020, Congress passed, and then President Donald Trump signed, the No Surprises Act, a bipartisan law aiming to protect …

Disclosure of Errors | PSNet

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38 U.S. Code § 7332 - Confidentiality of certain medical …

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/7332

In the case of any record which is maintained in connection with the performance of any program or activity relating to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus, to a …

Select State Disclosure Laws – Healthcare - USLegal

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Select State Disclosure Laws. ALABAMA: Medical records disclosing “notifiable diseases” (those diseases or illnesses that doctors are required to report to state officials) are …

Federal and State Health Laws - California Health and …

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Disclosure of Medical Information – Civil Code §§ 56.10 – 56.16 This law protects the privacy of an individuals’ medical information (in electronic or paper format) from …

New billing disclosure requirements take effect in 2022

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Beginning January 1, 2022, psychologists and other health care providers will be required by law to give uninsured and self-pay patients a good faith estimate of costs …

Guide on the disclosure of confidential information: …

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/guide-on-the-disclosure-of-confidential-information-health-care-information

Numerous state and other federal laws impose more stringent limitations on the disclosure of health information than HIPAA. In cases where state or federal law is more stringent …