Compliance
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Identifiable health information covered by HIPAA.
Definitions (2)
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. Under HIPAA, PHI must be protected to ensure patient privacy and security.
Any information about health status, provision of healthcare, or payment for healthcare that can be linked to a specific individual, as defined under HIPAA.
Related Terms
Individually identifiable health information
Health information that can be linked to a specific person....
Covered Entity
Healthcare organization subject to HIPAA requirements....
Data Concerning Health
Personal data revealing physical or mental health status....
Biometric Information
Information derived from biometric identifiers....
sensitive information
Special-category personal data requiring heightened protection....