Durable Medical Equipment

[Tricia Lobdell]

probably a dumb question...... (or a result of my "overthinking")   In regards to equipment companies that will be providing different  types of medical equipment to our patients...... does that fall under the definition of "treatment"   or would separate authorizations be required in order to give these companies patient info  and/or   should these companies be treated as business associates????   Thanks for input.   Trish Lobdell HIPAA Coordinator The Monroe Clinic Monroe WI  608.324.1802   ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=privacy and enter your email address. ============================================================= CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: ------------------------ This message and any included attachments are from The Monroe Clinic and are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). This message may contain confidential and privileged information. Unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call The Monroe Clinic at (608)324-1000 or (608)324-2000. =============================================================