What specific information can be disclosed under a HIPAA Release Form in Texas?

The Law Office of Dana Baker emphasizes the significance of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a crucial federal regulation designed to safeguard the privacy of protected health information (PHI). PHI encompasses any data that could identify an individual or is linked to their:

• Health status, whether it’s past, present, or future, covering physical, mental, or behavioral aspects.
• Health care services provided to the individual.
• Financial transactions related to their health care, past, present, or future.

Protected information includes sensitive details like an individual’s date of birth, address, Social Security number, Medicaid ID number, and other demographic information. For more information or assistance, you can reach us at 979-310-5507, serving clients across Texas.