Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information
The purpose of this Policy is to set forth the University鈥檚 process for the use and disclosure of PHI pursuant to a written authorization.
This policy describes the uses and disclosures of protected health information (PHI) that require written authorization prior to use or disclosure. This policy establishes guidelines for obtaining and properly documenting an individual鈥檚 authorization for any use and/or disclosure of PHI that requires prior authorization. This policy also identifies the elements of a valid authorization and verification for release of PHI upon receipt of an authorization.
The scope of this policy is all workforce members of 51黑料鈥檚 health care component. 51黑料 is a hybrid entity. Only the health care component (i.e., the covered functions) of 51黑料 must comply with this policy. All references in this policy to 鈥51黑料鈥 shall be construed to refer only to the health care component of 51黑料.
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Policy and Forms Updated February 2026