Have OMH authorization forms been modified to reflect HIPAA privacy standards?
The new OMH-11 form (Standard Authorization Form) fulfills all requirements for HIPAA privacy standards, and it will be utilized for patient authorizations in facilities directly operated by OMH. They are not required to be used by licensed mental health programs, but can be reviewed for general guidance.
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- Have OMH authorization forms been modified to reflect HIPAA privacy standards?
