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for HIPAA Covered Entities, Business Associates & Subcontractors, Healthcare Professionals, and e-Learning Providers.

Now, why would you care about HIPAA? I know, right?

HIPAA Covered Entities may be subject to civil money penalties and criminal penalties for HIPAA violations.

HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

HIPAA Covered Entities (CEs) are healthcare providers who conduct certain financial and administrative transactions electronically with PHI (Ex: Healthcare providers who submit claims electronically), Health Plans, and Health Care Clearinghouses.

PHI stands for Protected Health Information. It is any data in any form or medium, containing at least one HIPAA identifier, created, received, transmitted, or stored by covered entities, business associates and their subcontractors. The relationship with health information is essential.

Business Associates (BAs) use or disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) while they provide services to, or on behalf of a HIPAA Covered Entity (CE) and are not members of the HIPAA Covered Entity's workforce.

Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) or Contracts outline how the HIPAA Covered Entity (CE) and the Business Associate (BA) will handle the confidentiality, privacy, security, and integrity of Protected Health Information (PHI) involved.

Thus, a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) or Contract is required between a HIPAA Covered Entity (CE) and a Business Associate (BA); and between a Business Associate and its Subcontractors.

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Understanding Authorized Uses and Disclosures of PHI in HIPAA Compliance: A Detailed Guide

MLJ CONSULTANCY LLC
Jul 19
4 min read

Updated: Jul 20

Navigating the world of healthcare privacy isn’t just about laws; it’s about protecting real people and their most sensitive information. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets forth essential rules for handling Protected Health Information (PHI). This guide breaks down why, what, when, who, and how concerning PHI authorization and disclosure. Getting this right is not just a matter of compliance; it builds trust and assures patients that their information is safe.