Hardy Law, PLLC (the "Firm") gathers, stores and electronically transmits medical records (Protected Health Information or "PHI"), and our client's PHI is subject to electronic disclosure. Texas and Federal Law prohibit any electronic disclosure of a client's PHI to any person without a separate authorization from the client for each disclosure. This authorization for disclosure may be made in written or electronic form, or in oral form if it is documented in writing by the Firm.

The authorization for electronic disclosure of PHI described above is not required if the disclosure is made: to another covered entity, as that term is defined by Section 181.001, or to a covered entity, as that term is defined by Section 602.001, Insurance Code, for the purpose of: treatment; payment; health care operations; performing an insurance or health maintenance organization function described by Section 602.053, Insurance Code; or as otherwise authorized or required by state or federal law. Therefore, no release is necessary for electronic disclosure to other health care providers, insurance companies, governmental agencies or defense lawyers representing adverse parties.