Protected Health Information includes individually identifiable health information, covering various data formats. Electronic Protected Health Information pertains specifically to electronically stored health data, while Covered Entities and Business Associates are bound by HIPAA regulations to protect PHI and ePHI.
Protected health information (PHI) includes all individually identifiable health information, regardless of media. This term encompasses a patient's medical records, billing and payment details, and any other information that can be linked to a specific individual's health condition or treatment.
Electronic protected health information (ePHI) is PHI that is stored, transmitted, or accessed electronically. This includes information in electronic health records, emails, databases, and other digital formats.
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), both covered entities (healthcare providers, health plans, etc.) and business associates (entities that handle PHI on behalf of covered entities) have strict guidelines to safeguard PHI and ePHI.
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