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- What is PHI? - HHS. gov
PHI stands for Protected Health Information The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities and gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information
- Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS. gov
Statutory and Regulatory Background The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, was enacted on August 21, 1996 Sections 261 through 264 of HIPAA require the Secretary of HHS to publicize standards for the electronic exchange, privacy and security of health information Collectively these are known as the Administrative Simplification provisions
- Protected Health Information - HHS. gov
354-Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule protect genetic information Genetic information is health information protected by the Privacy Rule Like other health information, to
- Methods for De-identification of PHI | HHS. gov
Preparation for De-identification The importance of documentation for which values in health data correspond to PHI, as well as the systems that manage PHI, for the de-identification process cannot be overstated
- Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health . . . - HHS. gov
Individuals have a right to access this PHI for as long as the information is maintained by a covered entity, or by a business associate on behalf of a covered entity, regardless of the date the information was created; whether the information is maintained in paper or electronic systems onsite, remotely, or is archived; or where the PHI
- Understanding Some of HIPAA’s Permitted Uses and Disclosures
The other fact sheet, Permitted Uses and Disclosures: Exchange for Treatment, illustrates how HIPAA supports sharing of PHI between and among health care providers in order to treat or coordinate care for their patients
- HHS OCR Model Attestation Form re Reproductive Health Care Use of . . .
Description of specific PHI requested, including name(s) of individual(s), if practicable, or a description of the class of individuals, whose protected health information you are requesting
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Disposal of Protected Health . . .
Failing to implement reasonable safeguards to protect PHI in connection with disposal could result in impermissible disclosures of PHI Further, covered entities must ensure that their workforce members receive training on and follow the disposal policies and procedures of the covered entity, as necessary and appropriate for each workforce member
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