Are partner notification laws in conflict with HIPAA?

Question

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requires health care providers only share medical information with family members under the patient's consent.

However regarding HIV/AIDS many states make it compulsory to notify sexual partners and / or needle-sharers of the diagnosed. (Source: CDC)

Are they in conflict? Can anyone refuse to disclose to partners his HIV status by HIPAA?

Answer 1

No. HIPAA places no limits on who you may share your medical records with - only on those with who your doctors (et al) can share.

The HIV laws you refer to, place a positive obligation on you to share the information.