What is an Accounting of Disclosures and when must it be provided?

• A. A record of disclosures of PHI outside treatment, payment, and healthcare operations; provided to the individual upon request, generally at least once every 12 months with certain disclosures exempted.
• B. A record of all internal access to PHI.
• C. Monthly report to insurer.
• D. An accounting is provided only during litigation.

Answer: (A)