Under what conditions can the Healthsource Chiropractic Business Associate disclose PHI for its own management, administration, or legal responsibilities?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Business Associate may use PHI for the proper management and administration of the Business Associate or to carry out the legal responsibilities of the Business Associate, (g) Business Associate may disclose PHI for the proper management and administration of Business Associate or to carry out the legal responsibilities of the Business Associate, provided (1) the disclosures are required by law, or (2) Business Associate obtains reasonable assurances from the person or entity to whom the PHI is disclosed that the information will remain confidential and be used or further disclosed only as required by law or for the purposes for which it was disclosed the such person or entity, and the person notified Business Associate of any instances of which it is aware in which the confidentiality of the PHI has been breached, and (h) as otherwise permitted or required by agreement or law.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic FDD, the Business Associate, which is HealthSource Chiropractic, LLC, can disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) for its own management, administration, or to fulfill its legal responsibilities under specific conditions.
Healthsource Chiropractic can disclose PHI if the disclosures are mandated by law. Additionally, Healthsource Chiropractic can disclose PHI if it obtains reasonable assurances from the recipient (person or entity) that the information will remain confidential. The recipient must agree to use or further disclose the PHI only as required by law or for the purposes for which it was initially disclosed. The recipient must also notify Healthsource Chiropractic of any known breaches of PHI confidentiality.
This agreement ensures that Healthsource Chiropractic adheres to HIPAA regulations regarding the use and disclosure of PHI, safeguarding patient information while allowing the company to manage its operations and meet legal obligations. Franchisees should understand these conditions to ensure compliance and protect patient privacy.