HIPAA seeks to protect individual PHI and discloses that information only when it is in the best interest of the patient.

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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is designed to protect the privacy and security of individuals' PHI (Protected Health Information) and ensures that such information is disclosed only when necessary for patient care, with the patient's consent, or under circumstances deemed in the best interest of the patient, such as for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, while also considering public health and safety.

HIPAA Seeks to Protect Individual PHI and Discloses That Information