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6. If disclosure is mandated by the Maryland Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting law. For example, if I have a reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect.
7. If disclosure is mandated
by the Maryland Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse  Reporting law. For example, if I have a reasonable suspicion of elder abuse or dependent adult abuse.
8. If disclosure is compelled or permitted by the fact that you tell me of a serious/ imminent
threat of physical violence by you against a reasonably identifiable victim or victims.
9. For public health activities. Example: In the event of your death, if  a disclosure is permitted or compelled, I may need to give the county coroner information about you.
10. For health oversight activities. Example: I may be required to provide information to assist the government in the course of an investigation or inspection of a health care organization or provider.
11. For specific government functions. Examples: I may disclose PHI of military personnel and veterans under certain circumstances. Also, I may disclose PHI in the interests of national security, such as protecting the President of the United States or assisting with intelligence operations.
12. For research purposes. In certain circumstances, I may provide PHI in order to conduct medical research.
13. For Workers' Compensation purposes. I may provide PHI in order to comply with Workers' Compensation laws.
14. Appointment reminders and health related benefits or services. Examples: I may use PHI to provide appointment reminders. I may use PHI to give you information about alternative treatment options, or other health care services or benefits I offer.
15. If an arbitrator or arbitration panel compels disclosure, when arbitration is lawfully requested by either party, pursuant to subpoena duces tectum (  e.g., a subpoena for mental health records) or any other provision authorizing disclosure in a proceeding before an arbitrator or arbitration panel.
16. I am permitted to contact you, without your prior authorization, to provide appointment reminders or information about alternative or other heath-related benefits and services that may be of interest to you.
17. If disclosure is required or permitted to a health oversight agency for oversight activities authorized by law. Example: When compelled by U .S. Secretary f Health and Human Services to investigate or assess my