FAQ 3009 Does a HIPAA covered entity that fulfills an individual’s request to transmit electronic protected health information (ePHI) to an application or other software (collectively “app”) bear liability under the HIPAA Privacy, Security, or Breach Noti
This is an FAQ regarding authorization for health care providers
Issued by: Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
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