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HIPAA Permits Certain Disclosures for Workers' Compensation Purposes
posted: Friday, June 30th
HIPAA Permits Certain Disclosures for Workers' Compensation Purposes
Various Disclosures Permitted without Individual Authorization
Background
In general, HIPAA protects all PHI from unauthorized disclosure. HIPAA applies to covered entities, which includes health care providers (e.g., doctors and dentists) and their business associates.
