An authorization to disclose protected health information (PHI) is not required when:

A) A patient's new employer wishes to verify the employee's past medical history.
B) Dr. Jones releases records to Dr. Smith for continuity of patient care.
C) Happy Hospital identifies a patient as a cancer survivor in its newsletter.
D) ABC Insurance Company verifies that a patient was diagnosed with HIV.


B

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