FAQ 204 Must CEs include incidental disclosures?
This FAQ answers if covered entities are required to document incidental disclosures permitted by the HIPAA Privacy Rule, in an accounting of disclosures provided to an individual.
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Issued by: Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Are covered entities required to document incidental disclosures permitted by the HIPAA Privacy Rule, in an accounting of disclosures provided to an individual?
Answer:
No. The Privacy Rule includes a specific exception from the accounting standard for incidental disclosures permitted by the Rule. See 45 CFR 164.528(a)(1).
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