What is necessary in order to authorize release of medical ...

[Brittanyd9008]

What is necessary in order to authorize release of medical information to an insurance carrier?
 a. A verbal agreement between the patient and the doctor is necessary.
  b. A medical release from the patient is needed.
  c. A handshake between the patient and the doctor is all that is necessary.
  d. Authorization is never required to release medical information.
  e. Physicians never have to share medical information.

Question 2

Employees must be trained to understand the privacy policies under HIPAA.
 a. True
  b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[owenfalvey]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

True
RATIONALE: Employees must be trained to understand the privacy policies under HIPAA. Usually a privacy officer is named to be sure this is maintained.

[Brittanyd9008]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scottmt]

Excellent