Alabama Release of Information - Request - Approval

Requires a number of elements and statements, which include a description of who is authorized to make the disclosure and receive the PHI, a specific and meaningful description of the PHI, a description of the purpose of the disclosure, an expiration date or event, signature of the individual authorizing the use or

Your authorization allows the Health Plan (your health insurance carrier or HMO) to release your protected health information to a person or organization that you choose.Revoking this authorization will not affect any action taken prior to receipt of your written request.

No, you should not sign the HIPAA authorization for the release of your medical records. Often, the insurance company will act as though they cannot begin to decide how much money to offer you until they have all of your medical records.

An authorization is a detailed document that gives covered entities permission to use protected health information for specified purposes, which are generally other than treatment, payment, or health care operations, or to disclose protected health information to a third party specified by the individual.

The core elements of a valid authorization include: A meaningful description of the information to be disclosed. The name of the individual or the name of the person authorized to make the requested disclosure. The name or other identification of the recipient of the information.

The patient's legal name, date of birth, gender, Social Security number, address, telephone number, guarantor, subscriber, or next-of-kin are key identifying elements that assist in establishing the proper individual.

A medical release form is a document that gives healthcare professionals permission to share patient medical information with other parties.

HIPAA does not impose any specific time limit on authorizations. For example, an authorization could state that it is good for 30 days, 90 days or even for 2 years. An authorization could also provide that it expires when the client reaches a certain age.

Release of information (ROI) in healthcare is critical to the quality of the continuity of care provided to the patient. It also plays an important role in billing, reporting, research, and other functions. Many laws and regulations govern how, when, what, and to whom protected health information (PHI) is released.