True or False? "Use" is defined under HIPAA as the release of information containing PHI outside of the covered entity (CE).
PHI- Protected Health Information EPHI- Protected Health Information in Electronic form
Protects electronic PHI(ePHI)
Security Standard
Health information stored on paper in a file cabinet
PHI is "Protected Health Information" in the HIPAA law, which is any information that identifies the patient AND some health or medical information. ePHI simply means PHI that is in some electronic form.
Protects electronic PHI(ePHI)
The HIPAA Security Rule: Established a national set of standards for the protection of PHI that is created, received, maintained, or transmitted in electronic media by a HIPAA CE or BA; protects ePHI; and addresses three types of safeguards - administrative, technical and physical - that must be in place to secure individuals' ePHI.
Technical safeguards are security measures implemented to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI) and ensure its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. These safeguards involve the use of technology and controls such as access controls, encryption, audit controls, and integrity controls to prevent unauthorized access and protect ePHI from threats.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) audit trails are records of electronic activities and transactions that are generated and maintained by covered entities and their business associates. These audit trails serve as a mechanism for tracking and monitoring access to electronic protected health information (ePHI) and other sensitive data. In terms of data security, HIPAA audit trails play an important role in ensuring that ePHI is protected from unauthorized access and disclosure. By tracking who accessed ePHI, when they accessed it, and what changes were made to it, covered entities and their business associates can identify and investigate any suspicious or unauthorized activities that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of ePHI. Moreover, HIPAA audit trails also help covered entities and their business associates to comply with the HIPAA Security Rule, which requires them to implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect ePHI against threats and hazards. Therefore, HIPAA audit trails are a critical component of a comprehensive data security program, as they provide an essential tool for detecting and preventing unauthorized access to ePHI, as well as demonstrating compliance with HIPAA regulations.
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All of the above. Breaches are commonly associated with human error at the hands of a workforce member. Improper disposal of electronic media devices containing PHI or PII is also a common cause of breaches. Theft and intentional unauthorized access to PHI and PII are also among the most common causes of privacy and security breaches. Another common cause of a breach includes lost or stolen electronic media devices containing PHI and PII such as laptop computers, smartphones and USB storage drives. Lost or stolen paper records containing PHI or PII also are a common cause of breaches.
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