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PHI or not Individually identifiable health information (IIHI) in employment records held by a covered entity (CE) in its role as an employer?
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Which the following would be considered PHI?
JKO recert: Individually identifiable health information (IIHI) in employment records held by a covered entity (CE) in its role as an employer
What are the following that would be considered PHI?
JKO recert: Individually identifiable health information (IIHI) in employment records held by a covered entity (CE) in its role as an employer
What is the definition for patient identifiable data?
In the US, the legally specified term is Individually Identifiable Health Information which, under HIPAA, is protected. Here is the text from the Privacy Rule, Definitions, section 160.103:Individually identifiable health information is information that isa subset of Health Information, including demographic informationcollected from an individual, and:(1) Is created or received by a health care provider, health plan, employer, or health care clearinghouse; and(2) Relates to the past, present, or future physical or mentalhealth or condition of an individual; the provision of health care to an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual; and(i) That identifies the individual; or(ii) With respect to which there is a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual.
Is an employer allowed to breach employment status information with other employees in the organization?
Your employment status is not confidential, it is info that BELONGS to the employer to use as it sees fit.
What information can a previous employer not disclose to a potential employer in the state of California?
They can only provide dates of employment, and salary paid.
If a collection agency sends a letter to an employer asking for personal information should the employer answer it?
If the employment agency will charge a fee
Where do I get my Social Security benefits information from previous employment?
Consult your last employment department and ask for information.
What information is a past employer allowed to give a prospective employer in the state of Missouri?
A past employer may give a prospective employer an overview of the employee's employment record. They can give their opinion about the employee's character.
Is a previous employer required to reveal information as to why a previous employee left?
No - can only be required to verify employment
Can your employer cancel your medical coverage before you have received any info about cobra coverage?
Legally? no, your employer has 60 days to mail you information on COBRA policies they offer. Your policy from your employment will terminate 30 business days after your employment ends
Can an employer ask about your medical exam?
It may have been a condition of your employment, the employer may have paid for it, in which case the employer has the right to know the results as they may affect you in your employment.
Can a former employer prevent you from getting gainful employment?
Yes and no. Laws vary place to place. In general, a former employer may provide truthful information regarding your performance, job duties, and reason for ending your employment. If that information is accurate, and because of it you do not get a job, the is legal. If you worked for me for a month, I fired you for stealing, and I am contacted by another employer, I CAN tell them that. I cannot tell them your were fired for stealing if you were not.
