Are Electronic Records Express options compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
Yes. When a person files a disability claim, he or she (or a parent or guardian) signs an Authorization to Disclose Information (Form SSA-827). This meets the requirements of HIPAA and expressly permits a health care provider to share the patients health information by fax or other electronic means as long as reasonable safeguards are used. Providers canand shouldaccept a photocopy or facsimile of the authorization form in order to maximize efficiency and reduce patient wait time for benefits.
