A provider may release information about a victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence under which permission of HIPAA?

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Under HIPAA, a provider may release information about a victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence under the permission for "public interest and benefit activities." This category allows for the disclosure of information for specific purposes that serve the public interest, such as reporting abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities.

A Provider May Release Information About a Victim of Abuse