Patient's Privacy Protection Act
Tenn. Patient's Privacy Protection ActGives every patient at a licensed Tennessee health care facility a right to privacy for the care received there. Facilities may not divulge a patient's name, address, or other identifying information except for required reports, payer administrative access, treating providers, directory information when the patient has been told of and not used the right to object, and certain fraud investigations.
Jurisdiction
Tennessee
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Enforcing Authority
Tennessee Department of Health and licensing board (penalties and injunctions under title 68, chapter 11); patients through civil actions
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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