Identify the person/entity that must authorize providers to release a patient's PHI for TPO purposes.
A) the patient
B) the physician
C) none of these; they do not need authorization
D) the health plan

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Under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations, providers do not need patient authorization to release Protected Health Information (PHI) for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations (TPO) purposes.

Identify the Person/entity That Must Authorize Providers to Release a Patient's