Technical Safeguards for HIPAA De-Identification: Methods and Best Practices to Protect PHI
Implement Access Controls. Limit who can view, transform, or export PHI by enforcing the minimum...
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule Apply to All Covered Entities?
Yes. The HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to all covered entities, but your specific duties depend on t...
Does HIPAA Apply to All Medical Records After Death? The 50-Year Rule, Exceptions, and Who Can Access Them
HIPAA Protection Period for Deceased Individuals. Under HIPAA, a deceased person’s Protected Hea...
Who Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule Apply To? Covered Entities and Business Associates
Covered Entities Overview. The HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to organizations and individuals that ...
Does HIPAA Require Physical Safeguards? Yes—Here’s What the Security Rule Requires
Yes. The HIPAA Security Rule requires physical safeguards to protect Electronic Protected Health ...
HIPAA Definition of Individually Identifiable Health Information (IIHI): What’s Included and What Isn’t
If you handle health data, understanding the HIPAA definition of Individually Identifiable Health...
What Counts as De-Identified Information Under HIPAA? Safe Harbor vs. Expert Determination
Safe Harbor Method Requirements. Under HIPAA, the Safe Harbor method de-identifies data by remov...
Covered Entity Definition (HIPAA): What It Means and Who’s Included
Health Plan Classification. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a hea...
What Is a Medical Record Under HIPAA? Definition, Examples, and What’s Not Included
Definition Of Medical Record Under HIPAA. Under HIPAA, a medical record is best understood throu...
Does HIPAA Apply to Phone Numbers? When a Phone Number Is (and Isn’t) PHI
Short answer: it depends on context. Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a phone number can be Protecte...
Are Medical Records Protected Under HIPAA After 50 Years? The 50‑Year Rule Explained
Are medical records protected under HIPAA after 50 years? In short: HIPAA protects a decedent’s i...
Business Associate Agreement (BAA) HIPAA Requirements: What You Need to Include
A Business Associate Agreement clarifies exactly how a vendor may access, use, protect, and retur...
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