When release of army PHI is for treatment purposes does minimum necessary apply?

When releasing protected health information (PHI) from military personnel for treatment purposes, the "minimum necessary" standard generally does not apply in the same way it does for other healthcare settings. In these cases, PHI can be disclosed as needed to ensure appropriate care and treatment. However, entities must still take reasonable steps to limit disclosures to the information necessary for the specific treatment situation. Overall, while the minimum necessary principle is relaxed, it is still important to safeguard the information being shared.