Is the release of PHI on the Workers Compensation First Report of Injury form or other Workers Compensation forms, a disclosure that must be tracked under HIPAA?
Disclosures of PHI in Workers’ Compensation cases is not trackable if the disclosure is for the purpose of payment of health system services or treatment of the patient. Subpoenas received in support of final settlement or disposition of Workers’ Compensation cases should be directed to Health Information Management Services.
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