GOOD AFTERNOON,
A "BUSINESS ASSOCIATE" MUST MEET INCLUDE ALL 3 OF THE FOLLOWING.......1. NOT A MEMBER OF YOUR WORKFORCE.....2. PERFORMING A SERVICE FOR YOU (THE COVERED ENTITY)......3. USING PATIENT INFORMATION.
IF THEY DO NOT MEET ALL 3......I WOULD ASK FOR AN AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE TO THEM.
PAUL GAUDIO
CABRINI MEDICAL CENTER
DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL RECORDS AND PRIVACY OFFICER
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From: Tricia Lobdell [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:56 PM
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Subject: Durable Medical Equipment
probably a dumb question...... (or a result of my "overthinking")
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In regards to equipment companies that will be providing different� types of medical equipment to our patients...... does that fall under the definition of "treatment"�� or would separate authorizations be required in order to give these companies patient info� and/or�� should these companies be treated as business associates????
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Thanks for input.
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Trish Lobdell
HIPAA Coordinator
The Monroe Clinic
Monroe WI�
608.324.1802
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