PHI
Medical abbreviation · Health Insurance
| Stands for | Protected health information |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
PHI stands for Protected health information, a health insurance abbreviation.
Individually identifiable health information held or transmitted by a HIPAA covered entity or business associate, in any form, relating to a person's health, care or payment for care. Names, dates, addresses, record numbers and photos linked to health information all count as PHI.
Example: Don't email PHI unencrypted; use the secure messaging portal.
Usage notes
Data are considered de-identified under HIPAA's Safe Harbor method when 18 types of identifiers are removed, or through expert determination. Electronic PHI (ePHI) must be protected under the Security Rule. Breaches affecting 500 or more people must be reported to the HHS Office for Civil Rights and appear on its public breach portal.
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- PPO – Preferred provider organization
- QHP – Qualified health plan
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.