Question

Is there any data contained within a patient's health record that is not considered protected health information (PHI)? Answer yes or no. Explain you answer APPLYING THE DEFINITION OF PHI

Answer 1

Ans) PHI is health information in any form, including physical records, electronic records, or spoken information. Therefore, PHI includes health records, health histories, lab test results, and medical bills. Essentially, all health information is considered PHI when it includes individual identifiers.

- Protected Health Information Definition PHI only relates to information on patients or health plan members. It does not include information contained in educational and employment records, that includes health information maintained by a HIPAA covered entity in its capacity as an employer.