Policy Manual

 
  1.ME.64  

Written Authorizations for Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information Regarding Marketing      

Type: Policy                 Category: General                 Level: Community Care 

Parties: Community Care employees and contractees

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Supporting References: HIPAA Privacy Rule Standard 164:508(a)(3)

Parent Effective Date Approval Level Revision Dates Last Reviewed
N/A  4-13-2003  Board    4-13-2003
Related Document Code Related Document Name Type
1.MEP.21 Written Authorizations for Use and Disclosure of PHI - Marketing Information Procedure

Policy:  Community Care must obtain a Valid Written Authorization for any use or disclosure of protected health information for marketing except if the communication is in the form of a face to face communication made by Community Care to an individual or is in the form of a promotional gift of nominal value provided Community Care. If the marketing involves direct or indirect remuneration to the Community Care from a third party, the authorization must state that such remuneration is involved.