Rhode Island H7633 establishes conditions for the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH) to compel.

Rhode Island H7633 amends the Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act to provide conditions under which BHDDH can compel healthcare providers to complete requested records. This includes situations where BHDDH investigates alleged abuse, neglect, mistreatment, exploitation, death, or violation of rights of individuals receiving services. The bill specifies that healthcare providers may disclose protected health information to law enforcement or government authorities if the patient is a victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.

Rhode Island H7633 establishes conditions for the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH) to compel.

Rhode Island H7633 amends the Confidentiality of Health Care Communications and Information Act to provide conditions under which BHDDH can compel healthcare providers to complete requested records. This includes situations where BHDDH investigates alleged abuse, neglect, mistreatment, exploitation, death, or violation of rights of individuals receiving services. The bill specifies that healthcare providers may disclose protected health information to law enforcement or government authorities if the patient is a victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.