In Reviewing the Policies on Release of Information in Respect

question 66

Multiple Choice

In reviewing the policies on release of information in respect to the privacy rules, you note is still acceptable to allow release of protected health information without patient permission

• A) the patient's spouse.
• B) a health care provider interested in the case.
• C) the quality assurance committee for review purposes.
• D) a third-party payer with a direct interest in the case.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

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Minimize Losses

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