One common mistake is to assume only older patients need a HIPAA release form, said Carcone. “Just consider if something happens to your child at college,” she said.

Do you have a child going to college this fall? Well, most new college-age kids have recently turned 18, and with that comes a big change to what legal documents that parents now have access to.

The enforcement agency for HIPAA is the OCR. But the guidance goes on to say that once a covered entity has drafted the HIPAA authorization form, “you can’t forget the FTC Act.” ...

Category: HIPAA Security Responsible Office: UBIT HIPAA Compliance Responsible Executive: Vice President and Chief Information Officer (VPCIO) Approved By (Name/Title): J. Brice Bible, VPCIO ...