Release of information (ROI) allows patients to release information from their medical records to authorized individuals or organizations.
In the course of performing their duties, employees may have access to or gain knowledge of confidential information concerning the Company, its customers/clients, and other employees. "Confidential information" is defined as information to which the public does not have general access.
The primary purpose of an ROI form is to legally authorize the disclosure of personal information, such as: Medical Records: health history, diagnoses, and treatments. Financial Records: billing, payments, and insurance claims. Legal Information: relevant documents for litigation or claims.
The Public Information Act (PIA) provides a mechanism for citizens to inspect or copy government records. It also provides that governmental bodies may withhold government records from the public in specific instances.
Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer's agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public.
Exempt: Over 30 exemptions including: Confidential information as defined by law; personnel information; litigation or settlement negotiations involving state, competition or bidding information; certain real estate information; certain legislative documents; certain investigation or prosecution documents; certain ...
Any chance gatherings, conferences, ceremonial events, or press conferences which the members of the public body attend but do not deliberate or discuss public policy are exempt from the law.
Exempt: Over 30 exemptions including: Confidential information as defined by law; personnel information; litigation or settlement negotiations involving state, competition or bidding information; certain real estate information; certain legislative documents; certain investigation or prosecution documents; certain ...
Generally, within ten business days, a governmental body must either: Release the information to the requestor; Give the requestor written notice of the date and time the requestor will get the information; Seek to withhold requested information by asking for a ruling from the Open Records Division; or.
Open records requests must be made in writing. Visit the Open Records Portal to request an open record. It takes about 10 business days to receive a response to your open records request. To contact the Department of Communications & Engagement regarding open records, please call (210) 207-6149.