title: Release of information: the basics.
abstract: Whether you're new to the HIM profession or a long-time expert, release of information presents perennial challenges--especially in light of HIPAA. This article brings you the basics and the latest updates.
authors.affiliation: Northern Minnesota Medical Records Services, Grand Rapids, MN, USA. nmmrsi@uslink.net
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yaggie
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D030881:Disclosure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D006801:Humans; D008497:Medical Record Administrators; D008499:Medical Records / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008500:Medical Records Department, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States