HIPAA Allowed Disclosures in Workers’ Comp The HIPAA Privacy Rule does not apply to workers’ compensation insurers, workers’ compensation administrative agencies, or employers except to the extent they may otherwise be covered entities. However, The Privacy Rule acknowledges the need for insurers and other entities involved in the workers’ compensation systems to have access to…
Reference Documents – HIPAA & Patient Access
Download Reference Documents The following documents explain in great detail the Information Blocking rule and HIPAA’s Right of Access. We encourage the clinic to download these documents and make them part of your insurance reference manual. Be sure to use these resources as a guideline when developing your Medical Record Policy. AMA-What Is Information Blocking?…