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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
Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Info For uses of PHI, the policies and procedures must identify the persons or classes of persons within the covered entity who need access to the information to carry out their job duties, the categories or types of PHI needed, and conditions appropriate to such access
Research - HHS. gov This guidance explains certain requirements for an authorization to use or disclose PHI for future research The guidance also clarifies aspects of the individual’s right to revoke an authorization for research uses and disclosures of PHI
575-What does HIPAA require of covered entities when they dispose of PHI 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
HIPAA and Reproductive Health - HHS. gov Explains the Privacy Rule’s restrictions on disclosures of PHI when required by law, for law enforcement purposes, and to avert a serious threat to health or safety
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