I agree with Ms. Dunsizer. In addition, CEs may utilize the specific exceptions created for the use and disclosure of PHI for workers compensation purposes.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:Jennifer_Dunsizer@;wendys.com] Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 4:35 PM To: WEDI SNIP Privacy Workgroup List Subject: Re: Workers Comp It is true that Worker's Compensation programs are exempt from HIPAA. Therefore, the Worker's Compensation program can be administered and can use or disclose PHI without any regard for HIPAA (although there may be state law limitations). However, the plan or providers still need to comply with HIPAA and only disclose the minimum necessary PHI for PTO (or with an authorization). Thus, I believe the plan or provider should review their procedures to ensure that they do not wrongly disclose PHI in worker's compensation (or any short or long term disability programs). Jennifer Dunsizer Wendy's International, Inc. phone: 614-764-8486 fax: 614-764-3243 [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Patricia Conroe" To: "WEDI SNIP Privacy Workgroup List" <pconroe@brmc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> .com> cc: Subject: Re: Workers Comp 10/25/2002 04:24 PM Please respond to "WEDI SNIP Privacy Workgroup List" I hope I'm not out in left field here, but I thought Workers Comp was exempt from HIPAA. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/25/02 04:16PM >>> I was hoping some of the organizations and people dealing with Workers Comp and HIPAA could tell me how they are doing and what they feel are some of the major issues. I am in California and right now the impression I get is that a lot of the Organizations dealing with Workers Comp have not much knowledge of HIPAA. Dale W. Pocklington, MS, MHA, CDIA, CCA --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site --- The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated. 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