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Do HIPAA regulations change the procedure of sending medical records with the workers compensation bill?

April 26, 2017hipaa medical procedure records regulations workers compensation

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Do HIPAA regulations change the procedure of sending medical records with the workers compensation bill?

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No, HIPAA law does not preempt state law on workers compensation and should not impede the process. 164.512 Uses and disclosures for which consent, an authorization, or opportunity to agree or object is not required. (l) Standard: disclosures for workers compensation. A covered entity may disclose protected health information as authorized by and to the extent necessary to comply with laws relating to workers compensation or other similar programs, established by law, that provide benefits for work-related injuries or illness without regard to fault.