Because PHI information in a patient's personal health record is covered by ________laws, it cannot be disclosed without the patient's express written permission, unless allowed by federal or state statute. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


HIPAA
No matter what form a patient's record takes, it contains protected health information (PHI). As covered by HIPAA laws, PHI cannot be disclosed without the patient's express written permission, unless allowed by federal or state statute.

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