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Office for Civil RightsHIPAA Privacy Rule: Disclosures for Emergency Preparedness - A Decision ToolCovered entities may disclose PHI to health care providers for treatment purposes!  Return to Decision Support Home Page A health plan or provider may disclose PHI to a health care provider for treatment, which includes ensuring continuity of care. Example: A group home may disclose PHI to another health care facility to which the individuals will be evacuated in an emergency. The minimum necessary standard does not apply. NOTE: A covered health care provider may disclose to a third party that is not a health care provider for treatment purposes; minimum necessary does apply. Last revised: June 27, 2006 |
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