Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule: Using and Disclosing Health Information for Public Health Purposes
Abstract:
The HIPAA, or Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was passed in 1996. This bulletin asks a series of questions intended to assist health care providers and health insurers in evaluating whether a use or disclosure for public health purposes is permitted by the HIPAA Privacy Rule.