Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 a patient's medical information may be shared without patients' authorization for the purpose of _______________.

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According to HIPAA, patient's medical information may be shared without authorization for the purpose of treatment. This means that healthcare providers and professionals may share patient information as necessary to provide and coordinate healthcare services. However, before sharing any patient's medical information, healthcare providers must ensure that they comply with HIPAA regulations and take measures to protect patient privacy and confidentiality. Sharing patient information for public notice, education or media coverage requires authorization from the patient.