The Definitive Guide to Complying with the HIPAA/HITECH Privacy and Security Rules

Chapter 4

Privacy Rule Detailed

Objectives

The objectives of this chapter are as follows:

• ■  Understand the meaning of “minimum necessary.”
• ■  Understand what consent an individual may provide regarding his or her own personal health information.
• ■  Determine what is permitted use and disclosure of protected health information.
• ■  Understand the permitted use and disclosure as it relates to: individuals; treatment, payment, and healthcare operations; and the opportunity to agree or object to the use and disclosure of protected health information.
• ■  Understand what is meant by incidental use and disclosure of protected health information.
• ■  Understand the 12 exemptions as they relate to public interest and benefit activities related to ...