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The HIPAA privacy rule requires covered entities to obtain an acknowledgment when they first give their notice of privacy practices to patients. Covered entities do not have to reissue the notice or obtain a new acknowledgment on subsequent visits unless there are material (significant) changes to the notice.

An authorization form is a document that is duly endorsed by an individual or organisation which grants permission to another individual or organisation to proceed with certain actions. It is often used to grant permission to carry out a specific action for a fixed period of time.

Forms must be clearly labeled as HIPAA compliant, must include a statement that the PHI will be used and disclosed only in ance with HIPAA rules, and must obtain the patient's written authorization to use and disclose PHI.

Does HIPAA allow electronic signatures? HIPAA allows electronic signatures provided the document being signed electronically complies with federal and State contract laws and provided any Protected Health Information (PHI) in the document is protected from unauthorized access and impermissible disclosures.

A research subject may revoke his/her Authorization at any time. However, a covered entity may continue to use and disclose PHI that was obtained before the individual revoked Authorization to the extent that the entity has taken action in reliance on the Authorization.

The Security Rule requires appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic protected health information. The Security Rule is located at 45 CFR Part 160 and Subparts A and C of Part 164.

A stand alone Medical Records Release and Authorization to Use and Disclose Health Information Form will state that this authorization does not have an expiration date (unless superceded by state or local laws).