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 an array of …
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. Sections …
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-identification …
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 Technology for …
HIPAA Privacy Rule Final Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care ...
Jul 1, 2025 · The Final Rule strengthens privacy protections by prohibiting the use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI) by a covered health care provider, health plan, or health care …
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 ...
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.
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, regardless of the date the …
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 …
Security Rule Guidance Material - HHS.gov
Sep 26, 2025 · HHS has developed guidance and tools to assist HIPAA covered entities in identifying and implementing the most cost effective and appropriate administrative, physical, and technical …