What changes does the law make with regard to disclosure of HIV-related information?
The law adds two exceptions to the current list of exceptions to the requirement that disclosures of HIV-related information be accompanied by a disclosure statement. The additional exceptions are disclosure to: • A health care provider or health facility when knowledge of the HIV related information is necessary to provide appropriate care or treatment to the protected individual, a child of the individual, a contact of the protected individual, or a person authorized to consent for health car for such a contact. • Third party reimburses or their agents to the extent necessary to reimburse health care providers for health services; provided that, where necessary, an otherwise appropriate authorization for such disclosure has been secured by the provider.
The law adds two exceptions to the current list of exceptions to the requirement that disclosures of HIV-related information be accompanied by a re-disclosure statement. The additional exceptions are disclosure to: • A health care provider or health facility when knowledge of the HIV related information is necessary to provide appropriate care or treatment to the protected individual, a child of the individual, a contact of the protected individual, or a person authorized to consent for health care for such a contact. • Third party reimbursers or their agents to the extent necessary to reimburse health care providers for health services; provided that, where necessary, an otherwise appropriate authorization for such disclosure has been secured by the provider.
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