A HIPAA-compliant form used to release personal information with the signed consent of the patient is known as a:

The term "Release of information form" is specifically designed for the purpose of allowing healthcare providers to share a patient's personal health information with designated individuals or entities, as long as the patient has provided their consent. This form is a crucial part of the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations, which mandate that patient information must be protected and can only be disclosed under certain circumstances, one of which includes obtaining the patient's explicit consent.

The form typically outlines what information can be shared, with whom it can be shared, and for what purpose, thereby ensuring transparency and maintaining the patient's rights concerning their personal data. This aligns with HIPAA's objectives of safeguarding patient privacy while allowing for necessary information sharing with the patient's approval.

The other options serve different functions: a Notice of privacy practices form informs patients about their rights and how their information will be used but does not specifically authorize the release of information. A Patient-provider communication form may facilitate dialogue between the patient and their provider but is not focused on consent for releasing information. Similarly, a Confidential communication preference form allows patients to specify how they wish to receive communications but does not serve as a release form for sharing their health information.