Protected Health Information (PHI) includes any individually identifiable health information that is held or transmitted by a covered entity or business associate, in any form, whether electronic, paper, or oral. This encompasses details such as a patient's name, address, birth date, Social Security number, medical records, health status, treatment information, and payment details. PHI is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
True or False? "Use" is defined under HIPAA as the release of information containing PHI outside of the covered entity (CE).
False. Under HIPAA, "use" refers to the sharing, application, or utilization of Protected Health Information (PHI) within a covered entity (CE), while "disclosure" is the term used for releasing PHI outside of the CE.
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Secretary of Health and Human Services
A covered entity must provide an individual with a copy of their Protected Health Information (PHI) within 30 days of the request, with a possible extension of up to 60 days in certain circumstances.
False. (JKO recert)
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Under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), "use" refers to the handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) within a covered entity, such as a healthcare provider or insurer. This includes accessing, reviewing, or sharing PHI among employees or departments within the organization. In contrast, "disclosure" refers to releasing PHI outside of the covered entity to third parties. Both use and disclosure are subject to strict regulations to protect patient privacy.