HIPAA specifies that health care organizations and other covered entities may not use or disclose protected health information (PHI), except as use or disclosure is permitted (or sometimes, required)...

Extracted text: HIPAA specifies that health care organizations and other covered entities may not use or disclose protected health information (PHI), except as use or disclosure is permitted (or sometimes, required) by the Privacy Rule, or as the patient authorizes the use or disclosure in writing. The Public Interest and Benefit Activities exception allows the covered entity to disclose information under these circumstances, except which of the following? O Law Enforcement Investigation Abuse, Neglect, or Domestic Violence Essential Public Health Activities Patient Refuses Treatment