Yes. A covered entity is permitted to disclose an individual's health information as necessary to comply with and to the full extent authorized by workers' compensation law. See 45 CFR 164.512(a).
Yes. A covered entity may disclose protected health information where the individual's written authorization has been obtained, consistent with the Privacy Rule's requirements at 45 CFR 164.508. A covered entity would be permitted to make the above disclosure if the individual signed such an authorization.
Yes. The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits a covered entity to disclose protected health information as necessary to comply with State law. See 45 CFR 164.512(a). and 164.502(b) (2) (iv).
No. Individuals do not have a right under the Privacy Rule at 45 CFR 164.512(a). to request that a covered entity restrict a disclosure of protected health information about them for workers' compensation purposes if the disclosure is required or authorized by a workers' compensation law. See 45 CFR 164.522(a).
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