Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS.gov
Mar 14, 2025 · A group health plan, or a health insurer or HMO with respect to the group health plan, that intends to disclose protected health information (including enrollment data or summary health …
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 …
Protected Health Information - HHS.gov
Like other health information, to be protected it must meet the definition of protected health information: it must be individually identifiable and maintained by a covered health care provider, health plan, or …
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.
Guidance Regarding Methods for De-identification of Protected Health ...
Feb 3, 2025 · General 1.1 Protected Health Information 1.2 Covered Entities, Business Associates, and PHI 1.3 De-identification and its Rationale 1.4 The De-identification Standard 1.5 Preparation for De …
HIPAA Guidance Materials - HHS.gov
Apr 7, 2026 · Guidance on HIPAA and Workplace Wellness Programs - This guidance explains the ways in which health information collected from or created about participants in a wellness program offered …
The HIPAA Privacy Rule | HHS.gov
Sep 27, 2024 · The Rule also gives individuals rights over their protected health information, including rights to examine and obtain a copy of their health records, to direct a covered entity to transmit to a …
Authorizations - HHS.gov
Indeed, patients and health plan members should be more willing to authorize disclosures of their information for research and to participate in research when they know their information is protected.
Description of specific PHI requested, including name(s) of individual(s), if practicable, or a description of the class of individuals, whose protected health information you are requesting.
Research - HHS.gov
Aug 21, 2024 · The use or disclosure of protected health information involves no more than a minimal risk to the privacy of individuals, based on, at least, the presence of the following elements: an …