Seven Facts Employers and Employees Should Know About HIPAA and the Opioid Crisis.
The article discusses the seven facts about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and opioid addiction that may help employers and employees in the U.S. cope with this crisis. It includes the constant changes in a parent's right to receive protected health information (PHI) regarding their child's opioid addiction, instances when HIPAA permits health care providers to disclose PHI, and privacy requirements and ethical standards for health care providers.