What are the two primary circumstances in which a covered entity, such as a physician, may disclose protected health information?

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Instructions

In narrative form complete a paper that answers the following four questions. Minimum of one full page required. Review Getting Started in the table of contents. This reminds you of the expectations of all assignments. Use subheadings for the four sections of the paper. Submissions without the four subheadings will not be accepted.

1. What is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)?

2.) What are the primary goals of HIPPA?

3.) What are the two primary circumstances in which a covered entity, such as a physician, may disclose protected health information?

4.) Provide one example of how a covered entity, such as a hospital or physician could violate HIPPA laws.