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Privacy Law and Sharing Medical Information During Emergencies

April 13, 2017
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Questions often arise about the sharing of patient information and the applicability of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations during emergencies. This document details what PHI can be shared and with whom during specific types of emergency incidents, including mass casualty events, patient evacuation, and disease outbreaks.