The document provides an overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) including its goals, key definitions, and guidelines for law enforcement disclosures of protected health information. HIPAA aims to ensure privacy of patient health records while facilitating healthcare fraud prosecution and insurance portability. It applies to health plans, providers, and clearinghouses that must limit disclosures to the minimum necessary information for the intended purpose. Law enforcement may request information to identify or locate suspects, for medical emergencies, and to report abuse or neglect cases.

22. Necessary to prevent/lessen an imminent threat to health or safety of a person or the public? Disclose minimum necessary to person(s) able to prevent/lessen threat Oregon Health & Science University Integrity Office

24. Necessary to identify or apprehend an individual where it appears the person escaped from custody or correctional institution? Disclose minimum necessary Oregon Health & Science University Integrity Office

25. Is disclosure to report about a victim of abuse or neglect (child, elder, mentally ill/developmentally disabled? Disclose minimum necessary Oregon Health & Science University Integrity Office