Effective: November 24, 1995
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 150 - 121st General Assembly
The department of health shall conduct all investigations and hearings under section 4769.03 of the Revised Code in a manner that protects patient confidentiality. The department shall not make public the names or other identifying information about a patient unless the patient consents. Consent is not required for the release of the information if the department determines that it possesses reliable and substantial evidence that no bona fide health care practitioner-patient relationship exists.
When the department publicly reprimands a violator pursuant to division (C)(1) of section 4769.03 of the Revised Code, it shall not make public the name or any other identifying information about a patient.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Chapter 4769 | Balance Billing of Medicare Beneficiaries
Section 4769.01 | Balance Billing of Medicare Beneficiary Definitions.
Section 4769.02 | Balance Billing for Supplies and Services.
Section 4769.03 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4769.05 | Health Care Records.
Section 4769.06 | Powers of Department of Health.
Section 4769.07 | Confidential Information.
Section 4769.08 | Costs of Investigation and Adjudication.