What is a Release of Information Form?

‍A release of information form is a legal document that authorizes healthcare providers to disclose specific medical information to designated individuals or organizations. This form ensures HIPAA compliance while allowing necessary information sharing for care coordination or other purposes.

Why are release forms necessary?

• Privacy compliance: Meets HIPAA requirements for disclosure.
• Controlled sharing: Specifies what information can be shared.
• Legal protection: Documents patient consent for release.

Key elements of release forms

• Specific information to be released.
• Purpose of disclosure.
• Recipient identification.
• Expiration date.

How Solace can help

‍A Solace advocate can help you understand what you're authorizing, ensure forms are properly completed, and track what information has been shared. They can also help revoke authorizations if needed and manage complex situations involving multiple providers.