May I release PHI to Law Enforcement officials without a patient written authorization?

Frequently Asked Questions

Permitted Disclosures of PHI Law Enforcement Officers May I release PHI to Law Enforcement officials without a patient written authorization? Yes, but only under limited circumstances. Please see Policy HS 9473, “Release of Protected Health Information to Law Enforcement Officers” for more information. 1

Permitted Disclosures of PHI
Law Enforcement Officers

Yes, but only under limited circumstances. Please see Policy HS 9473, “Release of Protected Health Information to Law Enforcement Officers” for more information.