§ 164.500 Applicability
(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the standards, requirements, and implementation specifications of this subpart apply to covered entities with respect to protected health information…
Read More§ 164.501 Definitions
As used in this subpart, the following terms have the following meanings: Correctional institution means any penal or correctional facility, jail, reformatory, detention center, work farm, halfway house, or residential community program center operated by, or under contract…
Read More§ 164.502 Uses and disclosures of protected health information: general rules
(a) Standard. A covered entity or business associate may not use or disclose protected health information, except as permitted or required by this subpart or by subpart C of part 160 of this subchapter. (1) Covered entities…
Read More§ 164.504 Uses and disclosures: Organizational requirements
(a) Definitions. As used in this section: Plan administration functions means administration functions performed by the plan sponsor of a group health plan on behalf of the group health plan and excludes…
Read More§ 164.506 Uses and disclosures to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations
(a) Standard: Permitted uses and disclosures. Except with respect to uses or disclosures that require an authorization under §164.508(a)(2) and (3) through (4) or that are prohibited under §164.502(a)(5)(i), a covered entity may use or disclose…
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