What is a hipaa authorization has which of the following characteristics:?

A HIPAA authorization is a detailed document that gives covered entities, like doctors or health plans, permission to use or disclose your protected health information (PHI) for specific purposes that aren't already allowed under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. It's more comprehensive than a simple consent form.

Here are key characteristics of a HIPAA Authorization:

• Specificity: The authorization must be very specific about what information is being disclosed. It needs to describe the PHI in detail, including dates of service, types of records (e.g., medical records, billing records), and the specific elements of the information that are being released. See: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Protected%20Health%20Information

• Purpose: It must clearly state the purpose of the use or disclosure. Why is the information being released? Examples include research, legal proceedings, or insurance purposes.

• Recipient: The authorization needs to identify the person or organization that will receive the PHI. Who is getting this information?

• Expiration Date: HIPAA authorizations must have an expiration date or event. They can't be indefinite. This ensures the individual maintains control over their information.

• Right to Revoke: Individuals have the right to revoke an authorization in writing at any time. However, the revocation isn't effective to the extent that the covered entity has already taken action in reliance on the authorization.

• Signature: The authorization must be signed and dated by the individual (or their personal representative).

• Description of Each Purpose of the Requested Use or Disclosure: The authorization must clearly describe how the PHI will be used by the recipient.