How does HIPAA affect the sharing of a recipient's protected health information (PHI)?

How does HIPAA affect the sharing of a recipient's protected health information (PHI)?

• A. PHI may be shared with anyone without consent if it helps care.
• B. PHI may be shared only with authorized individuals or for permitted purposes, with consent when required, and only to the extent necessary.
• C. PHI may be shared for marketing purposes without consent.
• D. PHI cannot be shared under any circumstances.

Answer: (B)