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Is the electronic exchange of medical records allowed under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

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Is the electronic exchange of medical records allowed under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

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Yes, electronic health records can be disclosed to another entity for treatment, payment, or health care operations purposes without an individual’s authorization regardless of whether they are paper or electronic.