Rule CG-PRV-001

Patient privacy: what rule CG-PRV-001 checks

Rule CG-PRV-001 is one of the checker's patient privacy rules. It cites 45 CFR 164.508(a)(3). The reason, source and safer wording are below.

CG-PRV-001 · Blocks approval · Citation checked against stored text
A named patient, or an honorific plus surname, can identify a person. Using a patient's identity in marketing needs their written HIPAA authorization.
Source: HIPAA Privacy Rule, 45 CFR 164.508(a)(3) (marketing authorization); 164.514(b)(2) (identifiers)
Safer wording: Remove the name, or keep the signed authorization on file and record it in the proof library against this rule.
45 CFR 164.508(a)(3) · Needs counsel review

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