OCR issues guidance on disclosure of protected info using health information exchanges

Healthcare IT News: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights on Friday issued guidance addressing how HIPAA permits the use of health information exchanges to disclose protected health information for public health purposes.  

A covered entity is required to provide individuals with notice that it discloses protected health information for public health activities, the guidance read.

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