Overview:
§164.506(b)
Standard: Consent for uses and disclosures permitted
§164.506(b)(1) A covered entity may obtain consent of the individual to use or disclose protected health information to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations.
§164.506(b)(2) Consent, under paragraph (b) of this section, shall not be effective to permit a use or disclosure of protected health information when an authorization, under §164.508, is required or when another condition must be met for such use or disclosure to be permissible under this subpart.
Action Items:
1) Obtain samples of completed consents, if any, and patient intake materials and review to determine if its use is consistent with the established performance criterion.
Related Documents:
1) Sample of completed consents, if any, and patient intake materials
Additional Guidance:
Obtaining “consent” (written permission from individuals to use and disclose their protected health information for treatment, payment, and health care operations) is optional under the Privacy Rule for all covered entities.24 The content of a consent form, and the process for obtaining consent, are at the discretion of the covered entity electing to seek consent.
Article ID: 510
Created: September 29, 2022
Last Updated: September 29, 2022
Author: Matthew Burdick
Online URL: http://www.compliancewiki.org/article/hipaa-privacy-consent-for-uses-and-disclosures-164-506-b-510.html