Great explanation. (I am a lawyer, but this is not legal advice!) I would just add that HIPAA does limit what constitutes a permissible disclosure. Without a w

Great explanation. (I am a lawyer, but this is not legal advice!) I would just add that HIPAA does limit what constitutes a permissible disclosure. Without a written authorization, PHI sharing is usually limited to disclosures necessary to provide treatment, seek payment, or operate the healthcare business.