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EPHI and PHI Explained

EPHI and PHI Explained

Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz about Protected Health Information (PHI), especially with concerns arising over what’s permissible to disclose. (Think vaccine status, anyone?) Let’s delve into precisely what constitutes protected health information and what doesn’t. Additionally, as technology progresses and electronic medical records become prevalent, a new category called electronic PHI (ePHI) has

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What is HIPAA?

What is HIPAA? Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Description The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is a United States Act of Congress enacted by the 104th United States Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton on August 21, 1996.  The HIPAA act required the creation of national standards to

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