[BostonCard]

Also, it is not clear based on the description, whether the charitable organization's administration would be considered a covered entity under HIPAA.  Now, to be fair, HIPAA is often shorthand for "we want to respect people's medical privacy" which is normally a good thing.  But as akiddoc has mentioned, it may not be appropriate in a public health emergency.  The better part of valor would be, as you note, to get the patients' consent to disclose the info, and then do so.

BC

[BostonCard]

Also, it is not clear based on the description, whether the charitable organization's administration would be considered a covered entity under HIPAA.  Now, to be fair, HIPAA is often shorthand for "we want to respect people's medical privacy" which is normally a good thing.  But as akiddoc has mentioned, it may not be appropriate in a public health emergency.  The better part of valor would be, as you note, to get the patients' consent to disclose the info, and then do so.

BC