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You are required to use/disclose PHI when authorized or requested by the individual patient. Using PHI for purposes not specified by the rule requires covered entities to get patient authorization. Authorization must be obtained for any use/disclosure of PHI for marketing purposes.

Answer: A patient authorization is not required for disclosure of PHI between Covered Entities if the disclosure is needed for purposes of treatment or payment or for healthcare operations. You may disclose the PHI as long as you receive a request in writing.

Consent to Release Information The name of the person or entity authorized to make the request (usually the patient) The complete name of the person or entity to receive the protected health information (PHI) A specific description of the information to be used or disclosed, including the dates of service.

The name of the individual or the name of the person authorized to make the requested disclosure. The name or other identification of the recipient of the information.

Authorization. A covered entity must obtain the individual's written authorization for any use or disclosure of protected health information that is not for treatment, payment or health care operations or otherwise permitted or required by the Privacy Rule.

A Privacy Rule Authorization is an individual's signed permission to allow a covered entity to use or disclose the individual's protected health information (PHI) that is described in the Authorization for the purpose(s) and to the recipient(s) stated in the Authorization.

Preventing a Serious and Imminent Threat The disclosure may be to anyone in a position to prevent or lessen the serious and imminent threat, including family, friends, caregivers, and law enforcement.

If the covered entity wishes to use or disclose the PHI for something other than treatment, payment, or health care operations, it must obtain patient authorization to do so, unless the use or disclosure is permitted by another provision of the HIPAA Privacy Rule.