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What is the acronyms PHI EPHI stand for?
PHI- Protected Health Information EPHI- Protected Health Information in Electronic form
Which are some true statements about the HIPAA security rule?
Protects electronic PHI(ePHI)
Which standard is for safeguarding of PHI specifically in electronic form (ePHI)?
Security Standard
What data qualifies as ePHI in regards to hipaa?
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.
What is electronic PHI (ePHI)?
True or False? "Use" is defined under HIPAA as the release of information containing PHI outside of the covered entity (CE).
Of the following statements about the HIPAA Security Rule are true?
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.
What does the HIPAA Security rule cover?
Protects electronic PHI(ePHI)
Does The privacy rule only prtects PHI that is on paper?
No, the Privacy Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects Protected Health Information (PHI) in all forms, not just paper. This includes electronic PHI (ePHI) and oral communications. The rule establishes standards for safeguarding PHI, regardless of whether it is stored, transmitted, or communicated in physical, electronic, or verbal formats.
Does the the HIPAA Security Rule protect electronic PHI?
Yes, the HIPAA Security Rule specifically protects electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). It establishes standards for safeguarding ePHI through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Covered entities and business associates must implement these measures to comply with the rule and protect patient information from unauthorized access and breaches.
What does ePHI stand for?
ePHI stands for electronic Protected Health Information. It refers to any individually identifiable health information that is created, received, maintained, or transmitted in electronic form, and is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). ePHI includes a wide range of data, such as medical records, billing information, and other health-related details that can be linked to a specific individual. Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI is crucial for compliance with privacy regulations.
Does the security rule require the ce to protect against uses or disclosures of phi that are not permitted by the privacy rule?
Yes, the Security Rule requires covered entities (CEs) to implement safeguards to protect against unauthorized uses or disclosures of protected health information (PHI). This includes ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic PHI (ePHI) as mandated by the Privacy Rule. The Security Rule complements the Privacy Rule by providing specific security measures to address risks and vulnerabilities associated with electronic data. Therefore, CEs must take proactive steps to prevent any unauthorized access or disclosure of PHI.
What would be phi?
Which of the following would be considered PHI
