What is necessary in order to authorize release of medical information to an insurance carrier?

a. A verbal agreement between the patient and the doctor is necessary.
b. A medical release from the patient is needed.
c. A handshake between the patient and the doctor is all that is necessary.
d. Authorization is never required to release medical information.
e. Physicians never have to share medical information.


b

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