A Privacy Rule Authorization is an individual's signed permission to allow a covered entity to use or disclose the individual's protected health information (PHI) that is described in the Authorization for the purpose(s) and to the recipient(s) stated in the Authorization.
In general, a covered entity may only use or disclose PHI if either: (1) the HIPAA Privacy Rule specifically permits or requires it; or (2) the individual who is the subject of the information gives authorization in writing.
Content for a valid authorization includes: The name of the person or entity authorized to make the request (usually the patient) The complete name of the person or entity to receive the protected health information (PHI) A specific description of the information to be used or disclosed, including the dates of service.
Sometimes a third party — like an insurance company or an attorney — needs to request your medical information. In that case, you'll have to sign a release of information authorization.
How to Submit Requests and Receive Copies. To request a copy of your medical records (for personal use or for another healthcare provider), download, print and complete the Release of Information Authorization form. Once completed you may FAX or mail your request to the appropriate medical center listed below.
HIPAA is the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. The primary goal of the law is to make it easier for people to keep health insurance, protect the confidentiality and security of healthcare information and help the healthcare industry control administrative costs.
The authorization provided by use of the form means that the organization, entity or person authorized can disclose, commu- nicate, or send the named individual's protected health information to the organization, entity or person identified on the form, including through the use of any electronic means.
When children turn 11, parents lose full access to their online health records because of Michigan state privacy laws. Learn what to expect and why it's important. If your child receives medical care at Michigan Medicine, when they turn 11, you will no longer have full access to their medical records.
The format of an authorization letter should include the date, the name of the person to whom it is addressed, details about the person who has been authorized (such as name and identity proof), the reason for his absence, the duration of the authorized letter, and the action to be performed by another person.