A Business Associate refers to any person or entity that performs functions or activities involving the use or disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) on behalf of or provides services to a covered entity under regulations such as HIPAA.
De-identification is the process of removing personal identifiers from Protected Health Information (PHI), ensuring that the data is no longer subject to HIPAA regulations. This crucial step in data protection safeguards individuals' privacy while allowing for the use of data in research and analysis.
HIPAA Authorization involves obtaining an individual's explicit consent to use or disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) for purposes beyond treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
Protected Health Information (PHI) refers to any information about health status, provision of healthcare, or payment for healthcare that can be linked to an individual.
An in-depth examination of Protected Health Information (PHI), a critical subset of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) under HIPAA, including its definition, importance in healthcare, and regulatory implications.
