695F.410 - Confidentiality and disclosure of information. - Nevada Statutes

695F.410  Confidentiality and disclosure of information.

      1.  Any information relating to the diagnosis, treatment or health of any enrollee obtained from the enrollee or from any provider by a prepaid limited health service organization and any contract with a provider submitted pursuant to the requirements of this chapter must not be disclosed to any person except:

      (a) To the extent that it is necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;

      (b) Upon the written consent of the enrollee or applicant, provider or prepaid limited health service organization, as appropriate;

      (c) Pursuant to a specific statute or court order for the production of evidence or the discovery thereof; or

      (d) For a claim or legal action if that data or information is relevant.

      2.  A prepaid limited health service organization may claim any privilege against disclosure which the provider who furnished the information relating to the diagnosis, treatment or health of an enrollee or applicant to the organization is entitled to claim.

      (Added to NRS by 1991, 1121)