Authorizations (Privacy)

Overview:§164.508(a)(1)Authorization required: General ruleExcept as otherwise permitted or required by this subchapter, a covered entity may not use or disclose protected health information without an authorization that is valid under this section.... Read More

Overview:§164.508(b)(3)Compound authorizationsAn authorization for use or disclosure of protected health information may not be combined with any other document to create a compound authorization, except as follows:(i) An authorization for the use... Read More

Overview:§164.508(b)(4)Prohibition on conditioning of authorizationsA covered entity may not condition the provision to an individual of treatment, payment, enrollment in the health plan, or eligibility for benefits on the provision of an... Read More

Overview:§164.508(b)(6)DocumentationA covered entity must document and retain any signed authorization under this section as required by §164.530(j). §164.508(c)Implementation specifications: Core elements and requirements(1) Core elements. A... Read More