FAQ 397 Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit covered entities to disclose protected health information, without individuals' authorization, to public officials responding to a bioterrorism threat or other public health emergency?
This is guidance regarding the disclosure of protected health ifnormation without authorization to public officials responding to a public health emergency
Issued by: Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
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