Common use of Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization Clause in Contracts

Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization. RCC may use or disclose PHI for purposes outside of treatment, payment, or health care operations when your appropriate authorization is obtained. An “authorization” is written permission above and beyond the general consent that permits only specific disclosures. In those instances when your provider is asked for information for purposes outside of treatment, payment or health care operations, your provider will obtain an authorization from you before releasing this information. As a general rule, RCC does not release therapists’ personal Psychotherapy Notes. “