HIPAA Topic:
Collection Agencies
1.
Does the Privacy Rule permit covered entities or their collection agencies to obtain payment from parties other than the patient, e.g., from spouses or guardians?
2.
Are location information services of collection agencies, which are required under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, permitted under the Privacy Rule?
3.
Does the Privacy Rule prevent health care providers from using debt collection agencies? Does the rule conflict with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?
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