RE: Release of information

[Rachel Foerster]

Releasing **ANY** health information, whether protected or not under HIPAA, would be a major NO-NO....unless you have an explicit written authorization from the individual who is the subject of the information authorizing such release. Such an authorization should also very clearly identify what information is being authorized for release and comply with all of the other specifications set forth in the Privacy Rule for authorizations.   In the absence of a **written** authorization from individual, DO NOT RELEASE ANY INFORMATION TO THE MEDIA.   Rachel Rachel Foerster Principal Rachel Foerster & Associates, Ltd. Professionals in EDI & Electronic Commerce 39432 North Avenue Beach Park, IL 60099 Phone: 847-872-8070 Fax: 847-872-6860 http://www.rfa-edi.com -----Original Message----- From: Street, Bunny [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 7:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Release of information Generally to the media........ -----Original Message----- From: Rachel Foerster [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 5:25 PM To: 'Street, Bunny'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Release of information Releasing information to whom?   Rachel Foerster Principal Rachel Foerster & Associates, Ltd. Professionals in EDI & Electronic Commerce 39432 North Avenue Beach Park, IL 60099 Phone: 847-872-8070 Fax: 847-872-6860 http://www.rfa-edi.com -----Original Message----- From: Street, Bunny [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 9:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Release of information I am seeking further clarification about the release of patient information primarily from the Emergency Department scenarios.  How are other health care providers interpreting the Privacy regs regarding situations such as trauma patients (burns, auto accidents, head injuries, gunshots,etc).  Current practices often involve releasing general location of burns and a body percentage; indication that head injuries were involved; that a gunshot or stabbing was sustained; etc. Thank You Leslie Street Privacy Specialist Mountain States Health Alliance Johnson City, TN 37604     ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=ivacy and enter your email address. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=privacy and enter your email address. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=privacy and enter your email address.