HIPAA Protected Health Information - When Health…

This article provides detailed guidance on the HIPAA definitions of Protected Health Information (PHI) and electronic PHI (ePHI), clarifying the criteria for individually identifiable health information (IIHI), the covered entity categories (health care providers, health plans, employers, and health care clearinghouses), and nuances such as electronic media definitions and fax/VoIP exceptions that affect applicability and Business Associate determinations.