The Department of Health & Human Services announced a new rule, effective 12/23/2024, which impacts the disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) potentially related to reproductive health care. The rule mandates that when receiving certain requests for PHI potentially related to reproductive health care, we must obtain a signed attestation confirming that the use or disclosure is not for a prohibited purpose. The attestation must be obtained prior to any written or verbal disclosure.
If your request for PHI falls under one of the following four categories, please provide a completed attestation with your request:
- Health Care Oversight Activities
- Judicial and Administrative Proceedings
- Law Enforcement
- Medical Examiner/Coroners