What is PHI? - HHS.gov
Feb 26, 2013 · 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 …
Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS.gov
Mar 14, 2025 · This is a summary of key elements of the Privacy Rule including who is covered, what information is protected, and how protected health information can be used and ...
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 ...
Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Info
Jul 26, 2013 · Q:If an individual consents to the use or disclosure of PHI for TPO purposes, obtains a health care service, and then revokes consent before the provider bills for such service, is the …
Methods for De-identification of PHI - HHS.gov
Feb 3, 2025 · This page provides guidance about methods and approaches to achieve de-identification in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information
May 30, 2025 · Newly Released FAQs on Access Guidance New Clarification – $6.50 Flat Rate Option is Not a Cap on Fees for Copies of PHI Introduction Providing individuals with easy access to their …
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.
Summary of the HIPAA Security Rule | HHS.gov
Dec 30, 2024 · This is a summary of key elements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 1 (HIPAA) Security Rule, 2 as amended by the Health Information Technology for …
Submitting Notice of a Breach to the Secretary | HHS.gov
Feb 27, 2023 · A covered entity must notify the Secretary if it discovers a breach of unsecured protected health information. See 45 C.F.R. § 164.408. All notifications must be submitted to the Secretary …
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 …