Under HIPAA, which one of the following statements is true regarding the release of PHI by covered entities to business associates?

Under HIPAA, which one of the following statements is true regarding the release ofPHI by covered entities to business associates?A. Covered entities are responsible for the use of PHI made by business associates.B. Covered entities aren稚 allowed to release PHI (identifiable or de-identified) tobusiness entities.C. Covered entities must require adequate assurances in writing that businessassociates will adequately safeguard PHI.D. Once a covered entity releases information to a business associate, the associatemay disclose that information to other entities.B