Author Question: A third party, such as an insurance company, may re-disclose the client's medical information to ... (Read 61 times)

jake · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

A third party, such as an insurance company, may re-disclose the client's medical information to another third party.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Explain the purpose of a qualified service organization agreement/Business Associate's Agreement.

Question 3

Privacy provisions of HIPAA are more restrictive than those specified in 42 C.F.R. Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

brittanywood · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

False. (The client's medical information is protected by federal confidentiality rules and the recipient of the information may not re-disclose the records to a third party.)

Answer to Question 2

Organizations such as a commercial laboratory, data processing company, collection agency, and other professional services can allow agencies with a signed Business Associate's Agreement access to the substance abuse client's private information.

Answer to Question 3

False. (42 C.F.R. is more restrictive. Disclosure of client information regarding who is seen in a federally assisted substance abuse program is strictly prohibited.)