Happy Hospital has treated a patient with a gunshot wound in its emergency department. According to HIPAA, protected health information can be disclosed to law enforcement officials.

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Under HIPAA, hospitals can disclose protected health information to law enforcement officials in specific circumstances, such as when required by law (e.g., to report gunshot wounds) or in compliance with a court order, warrant, subpoena, or summons.

Happy Hospital Has Treated a Patient with a Gunshot Wound