HIPAA Privacy Rule Blue Card for Law Enforcement

Citation
Department of Health and Human Services & Federal Bureau of Investigation, HIPAA Privacy Rule Blue Card for Law Enforcement (full-text).

Overview
This guide is intended to assist law enforcement when trying to obtain health information that is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The guide provides a basic description of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and identifies entities that are and are not required to comply. The guide also outlines several disclosure permissions that allow the disclosure of health information to law enforcement in common law enforcement situations, such as during an emergency response.