Under HIPAA regulations, you can provide information about the condition of a patient only to:

Under HIPAA regulations, sharing information about a patient's condition is primarily permitted with individuals who are directly involved in their treatment. This includes healthcare providers who are part of the care team and need certain information to provide appropriate care. This guideline ensures that patient privacy is maintained while also allowing necessary information to flow among professionals who require access to optimize treatment outcomes.

Other options, like insurance providers or family members, have specific conditions under which they may also receive such information. Insurance providers typically receive necessary information for billing and treatment verification purposes but aren't included in the most immediate circle of treating personnel unless the patient has authorized such disclosure. Family members might receive information if the patient gives consent or if it is necessary for their care, but generally, they do not have the same level of access as the treatment team. Public health officials may also be entitled to certain information under specific circumstances, such as disease reporting, but again, this does not pertain to the standard treatment context covered by HIPAA. The regulation ensures that patient privacy is prioritized while also allowing for the essential sharing of information among those directly involved in patient care.