Reader Questions:
Understand the Nuances Between HIPAA and State-Mandated Privacy Disclosures
Published on Wed Mar 02, 2022
Question: Is it a violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule if we comply with our state’s disclosure law requirements? We weren’t sure whether the federal provisions trump the state mandates. California Subscriber Answer: The HIPAA Privacy Rule actually contains an exception specifically involving disclosures required by state law. Common state-law disclosure obligations include reporting cases of child abuse, reporting cases of vulnerable [...]