Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 34. LABOR AND INDUSTRY |
PART VIII. Bureau of Workers Compensation |
Chapter 127. Workers Compensation Medical Cost Containment |
SubChapter C. MEDICAL TREATMENT REVIEW |
Section 127.659. Confidentiality
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(a) A URO or PRO shall have in effect policies and procedures to ensure, both that all applicable State and Federal laws to protect the confidentiality of individual medical records are followed, and that the organization does not improperly disclose or release confidential medical information.
(b) A URO or PRO shall have mechanisms in place that allow a provider to verify that an individual requesting information on behalf of the review organization is a legitimate representative of the organization.
Notation
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 127.401 (relating to purpose/review of medical treatment).