Reader Question:
Distinguish HIPAA Terms
Published on Wed Dec 13, 2023
Question: Could you please explain the difference between “consent” and “authorization” in the context of the HIPAA privacy rule? California Subscriber Answer: Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) allows covered entities (CEs) to obtain patient consent for protected health information (PHI). “The Privacy Rule permits, but does not [...]