Is reporting to an IIS subject to the HIPAA Privacy rule?
No. Reporting of immunizations to an IIS are exempt from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule since it is considered a public health activity. • How is information in the IIS kept confidential? IIS must protect the privacy of all users, including children, families, and providers. According to standards set by CDC, all IIS are required to have a written privacy policy that clearly defines notice of inclusion in the IIS, access to, and use and disclosure of IIS data. For more information, ask the IIS in your area for a copy of their confidentiality policy. • Can the IIS exchange data with my billing software or electronic medical records? Many IIS have the ability to electronically exchange data with clinical systems including electronic medical records. The capacity and direction of this exchange depends on the technical capacity of the electronic medical record system and the IIS. Many state and local IIS use the industry standard Health
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