When HIPPA requires authorization to disclose information, the authorization must
A. conform to the releases customarily used by that particular health care provider.
B. conform to releases customarily used in that state.
C. include all identifying information.
D. include core elements specified by HIPPA.
To answer this question, we'll need to understand what HIPAA (not HIPPA) requires for authorizations to disclose information. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law in the United States that protects the privacy of individuals' health information.
The correct answer is D. The authorization to disclose information must include the core elements specified by HIPAA.
HIPAA establishes specific requirements for authorizations to disclose protected health information (PHI). These core elements include:
1. Specific and detailed description of the information to be disclosed: The authorization should clearly state what information will be shared.
2. Identification of the individuals or entities authorized to make the disclosure: The authorization should identify who can disclose the information.
3. Identification of the individuals or entities authorized to receive the information: The authorization should specify who can receive the disclosed information.
4. A description of the purpose of the disclosure: The authorization should state the reason for sharing the information.
5. Expiration date or event: The authorization should specify when it expires or under what circumstances it will no longer be valid.
6. Statement of the individual's rights: The authorization should include a statement explaining the individual's rights regarding the disclosed information and the ability to revoke the authorization.
Therefore, the answer is D. The authorization must include these core elements specified by HIPAA.
Options A and B are not correct because HIPAA requires the authorization to include the core elements, not just conform to custom practices of a particular provider or state.
Option C is also not correct because while including identifying information may be necessary for the specific disclosure, it is not required for the authorization as a whole.