How are covered entities (like our healthcare system) expected to determine what is the minimum necessary information that can be used, disclosed or requested for a particular purpose?
The Privacy Rule requires a covered entity to make reasonable efforts to limit use, disclosure of and requests for PHI to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose. The minimum necessary standard is intended to make covered entities evaluate and enhance protections as needed to prevent unnecessary or inappropriate access to PHI. It is intended to reflect and be consistent with, not override, professional judgment and standards.
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