What is the “general rule” under the Privacy regulations?
Under the HIPAA Privacy regulations, a covered entity may not use or disclose protected health information except for the purpose of treatment, payment or healthcare operations or as approved by the individual for certain purposes. Individuals have the right to control their personal health information, and covered entities have the duty to protect personal health information.
Under the HIPAA Privacy regulations, a covered entity may not use or disclose protected health information except for the purpose of treatment, payment or healthcare operations or as approved by the individual for certain purposes. Individuals have the right to control their personal health information, and covered entities have the duty to protect personal health information.
