Patient representative

Patient representative means an individual designated by the patient, in writing, as authorized to request and receive QIO information that would otherwise be disclosable to that patient; or (2) an individual identified by the QIO in accordance with 480.132(c)(3) when the beneficiary is mentally, physically or legally unable to designate a representative.

Source

42 CFR § 480.101

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Scoping language

Scope. This subpart sets forth the policies and procedures governing
(1) Disclosure of information collected, acquired or generated by a Utilization and Quality Control Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) (or the review component of a QIO subcontractor) in performance of its responsibilities under the Act and these regulations; and
(2) Acquisition and maintenance of information by a QIO to comply with its responsibilities under the Act.

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