PHI
What Is Protected Health Information or PHI?
A therapist in a small group practice mentioned a patient's name and diagnosis to a colleague in a crowded elevator. No chart was
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HIPAA Basics
Foundational HIPAA concepts and definitions
HIPAA Full Form
HIPAA Full Form: What It Means and Why It Matters
Most People Get the Spelling Wrong — and the Law Even More Wrong I once watched a hospital administrator type "HIPPA" into a compliance
HIPAA Basics
Meaning of HIPPA: What You're Really Searching For
You typed "meaning of HIPPA" into Google. I know because thousands of people do it every single week. Here's the thing
HIPAA Function
What Is the Function of HIPAA? A Practical Guide
A Single Stolen Laptop Started It All In 2013, Advocate Medical Group in Illinois lost four million patient records because of unencrypted laptops. The settlement?
PHI
What Does PHI Stand For in the Medical Field?
A hospital receptionist emails a patient's lab results to the wrong address. A therapist discusses a case by name in a crowded elevator.
Protected Health Information
Which of the Following Is Protected Health Information?
A nurse texts a patient's lab results to a colleague using a personal phone. A receptionist confirms an appointment over the phone to
Covered Entity
A Covered Entity Is: Who HIPAA Actually Applies To
Last year I got a call from the owner of a medical billing company in Ohio. She'd just received a letter from the
HIPAA Law
What's the HIPAA Law? A Plain-English Breakdown
A hospital receptionist in Texas emails a patient's lab results to the wrong address. Within 48 hours, that patient's HIV status
HIPAA Basics
HIPAA Basics for Providers: What You Must Know in 2026
A small cardiology practice in Oklahoma didn't think twice about faxing patient records to the wrong number. It happened once. Then twice. Then
Covered Entity
What Is a Covered Entity Under HIPAA? A Clear Guide
A few years ago, I got a call from the owner of a small billing company in Ohio. She was convinced HIPAA didn't
HIPAA Basics
Abbreviation for HIPAA: What Each Letter Means
I was reviewing a compliance plan for a mid-size cardiology practice last year when I spotted something that stopped me cold. Their entire policy manual
HIPAA History
What Year Was HIPAA Signed Into Law? The Full Story
President Bill Clinton picked up a pen on August 21, 1996, and signed a law that would eventually touch every doctor's office, hospital,