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In reply to the discussion: All hands on deck! It's begun! [View all]allegorical oracle
(2,357 posts)provide health info to anyone without the patient's consent are healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses.
Info CAN be disclosed in 12 circumstances: When required by law, judicial/administrative proceedings, law enforcement, to prevent/lessen serious health/safety threats, essential gov't functions, Workers Comp, with eye/organ/tissue donations, health oversight activities, in cases of abuse/neglect, public health activities, in certain research, and identifying deceased people. (Source CDC)
The HIPAA Privacy Rule is overseen by HHS. As it currently stands, and with the threats now apparent, these privacy laws need to be strengthened. In the Senate, the Committee on Health, Labor, Pensions oversees HIPAA. Sen. Patty Murray is Chair.