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Does the use of PHI for Quality Assurance projects require a HIPAA Research Authorization or Waiver?

April 26, 2017Authorization hipaa Phi Projects quality assurance require Research waiver

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Does the use of PHI for Quality Assurance projects require a HIPAA Research Authorization or Waiver?

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Quality Assurance (QA) activities that are part of health care operations are permitted under the HIPAA Privacy Rule as “health care operations” so no separate authorization or waiver is required. QA activities that are research require HIPAA Research Authorization or Waiver.