Alabama HIPAA Authorization is a document that must be completed and signed by a patient or their legal representative in order to allow the release of health information about the patient from their healthcare provider. Alabama HIPAA Authorizations allow the patient to control the release of their health information to certain individuals, organizations or entities, such as insurance companies, employers, or other healthcare providers. There are two types of Alabama HIPAA Authorization, a short form and a long form. The short form allows for the release of general health information, while the long form allows for the release of more specific health information. Both forms must be completed and signed by the patient or their legal representative, and must include specific information such as the patient’s name, address, date of birth, and the type of health information to be released.