Except in the circumstances described in division (A) of section 3798.04 of the Revised Code when a covered entity is permitted to disclose protected health information without an authorization that is valid under 45 C.F.R. 164.508 , a covered entity shall not disclose protected health information to a health information exchange without an authorization described in division (A) of section 3798.04 of the Revised Code unless all of the following are true:
(A) The disclosure is to an approved health information exchange.
(B) The covered entity is a party to a valid participation agreement with the approved health information exchange that meets the requirements of rules adopted under section 3798.16 of the Revised Code.
(C) The disclosure is consistent with all procedures established by the approved health information exchange.
(D) Prior to the disclosure, the covered entity furnishes to the individual or individual's personal representative a written notice that complies with rules adopted under division (A)(3) of section 3798.16 of the Revised Code.
Added by 129th General AssemblyFile No.127, HB 487, §101.01, eff. 9/10/2012.