Be sure to consider your state laws in your policies, practices and training.
Many states and state Medical boards or professional associations have established their standards for defining and maintaining the legal health record; make sure you follow your own state’s rules and customary practices. State laws can provide additional protections beyond HIPAA’s protections, but whichever laws or rules provide greater rights to the individual will prevail. This video reviews state laws restrictions and complications, and discusses limitation on sharing information under 42 CFR Part 2.
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