Other Communications Under HIPAA

There are many communications that occur on a day-to-day basis between various health care providers and individuals or entities that routinely interact with health care providers. Some communications are permitted by law thusly no patient authorization is needed. Other communications may be required by law, which means that we must share or disclose certain patient information. There are some communications that, without patient authorization, are prohibited by law. Click on the links below to learn about the communications that can occur under HIPAA. Remember that for all communications with the exception of treatment, minimum necessary standards apply.

When reviewing the different communications that can occur under HIPAA, keep in mind that in some cases, even when communications are permitted to be made without patient authorization, you will have to account for the disclosure you made by tracking or logging your disclosure in the Disclosure Tracking System(DTS). For more information on what must be tracked, go to HIPAA Learning Module Tracking Disclosures.

Module Sections:

• Organ Sharing & Procurement Agencies
• Ambulance & Medical Transportation Companies
• Law Enforcement Officers
• American Red Cross
• Insurance Companies
• Third Party Payers
• Outcome Reports to Other Facilities
• Medical Device Companies
• Public Health Agencies & Activities
• Schools
• Employers
• Media Relations
• Required Disclosures
• Attorneys
• FMLA
• Subpoenas & Other Court Orders
• Email
• Poison Control Centers

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