What is PHI? - HHS.gov
Feb 26, 2013 · PHI stands for Protected Health Information. The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities and gives patients …
With respect to electronic access to PHI, covered entities should work with any business associates involved in facilitating such access (e.g., electronic health record or patient portal …
Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS.gov
Mar 14, 2025 · Statutory and Regulatory Background The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, was enacted on August 21, 1996. …
Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health ... - HHS.gov
May 30, 2025 · Individuals have a right to access this PHI for as long as the information is maintained by a covered entity, or by a business associate on behalf of a covered entity, …
Protected Health Information - HHS.gov
354-Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule protect genetic information Genetic information is health information protected by the Privacy Rule. Like other health information, to ...
Methods for De-identification of PHI | HHS.gov
Feb 3, 2025 · Preparation for De-identification The importance of documentation for which values in health data correspond to PHI, as well as the systems that manage PHI, for the de …
Your Rights Under HIPAA | HHS.gov
May 30, 2025 · Learn about your health information privacy rights under HIPAA and access guidance materials designed to help you understand and exercise these rights.
Summary of the HIPAA Security Rule | HHS.gov
Dec 30, 2024 · This is a summary of key elements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 1 (HIPAA) Security Rule, 2 as amended by the Health Information …
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit a covered health care …
Aug 11, 2025 · A covered health care provider may disclose PHI for the treatment activities of another health care provider without the individual’s authorization where both providers are …
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 …