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Ind. Code Ann. § 27-13-31-1 - Confidentiality of information obtained by HMOs
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Current as of June 2015
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This law states that any information related to the diagnosis, treatment or health of any enrollee of a health maintenance organization (HMO) that is obtained by the HMO from the enrollee or a provider is confidential and not eligible for disclosure to anybody except in the following circumstances:
- When the enrollee expressly consents to disclosure
- When the law or a court order asks for disclosure
- When there is a claim or litigation between the enrollee and HMO and the data is pertinent
The law allows HMOs to claim all the legal means available to prevent disclosure of such information that a provider can claim.
Current as of June 2015