Disclosures of PHI are very important in healthcare. The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits disclosure of PHI for treatment, payment and health care operations. It is important to follow the directions of HIPAA for any disclosure. Our HIPAA training covers all the important details.
Information Blocking
Information blocking is an action by an actor, a HIN, HIE, health information technology developer of certified health IT, or health care provider that is likely to prevent or materially discourage the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI) unless required by law or specified by the Secretary HHS as a reasonable and necessary activity.
