Author Question: What is necessary in order to authorize release of medical information to an insurance carrier? a. A ... (Read 111 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

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.