Minimum Necessary Disclosure Policy

Effective date of policy: April 14, 2003

All uses, disclosures of, or requests for protected health information (PHI) will be limited to the minimum amount necessary to accomplish the stated purpose. Professional judgment will determine the amount of information to be released. The minimum necessary standard is not intended to impede the provision of quality health care.

Disclosures of PHI between providers for treatment, payment and health care operations, or pursuant to an authorization without complying with this requirement are exempt from the minimum necessary rule.