Is it okay to use or disclose an individual’s PHI for health care operations purposes without a patient written authorization?Yes, as long as you are involved in a broad range of activities such as quality assessment, patient education and training, student training, contracting for health care services, medical review, legal services, auditing functions, compliance, business planning and development, licensing and accreditation, business management and general administrative activities. Contact the Office of Compliance Services – Privacy at x48638 if you have questions whether an activity is considered health care operations. | |
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