PHI After Death
How Long Is PHI Protected After Death? The 50-Year Rule
A Funeral Home Called Me About a HIPAA Violation A few years ago, I got a call from an administrator at a mid-size hospital system.
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Protected Health Information
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PHI
What Does the Acronym PHI Stand For in HIPAA?
A front-desk employee at a small cardiology practice in Texas emailed a spreadsheet of patient names, diagnoses, and Social Security numbers to her personal Gmail
PHI
What Is Considered PHI Information Under HIPAA?
A hospital employee in Texas once posted a photo of a whiteboard in a break room. In the background, barely legible, was a patient'
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
Private Health Information
What Is Considered Private Health Information Under HIPAA
A Patient's Name on a Sign-In Sheet Cost One Practice $125,000 I got a call from a clinic manager who was genuinely
PHI
PHI Includes More Than You Think: A Complete Guide
A hospital employee in Texas forwarded a patient's appointment confirmation to a personal email so she could "follow up from home."
PHI
PHI Patient Data: What Counts and What Gets You Fined
A hospital employee in Texas looked up her ex-husband's medical records on a slow Tuesday afternoon. No clinical reason. No authorization. Just curiosity.
Safe Harbor Law
Safe Harbor Law in Healthcare: What HIPAA Teams Must Know
In January 2021, something shifted in HIPAA enforcement that most compliance officers still haven't fully absorbed. Congress passed the HITECH Amendment — Public Law
PHI Meaning
PHI Meaning: What Counts as Protected Health Info
A dermatology practice in New England thought appointment reminder postcards were harmless. They listed the patient's name, the date of their next visit,
Examples of PHI
Examples of PHI Under HIPAA: What Actually Counts
A surgeon's scheduling whiteboard in a busy hallway. A screenshot of a patient portal texted between nurses. A spreadsheet of lab results emailed
PHI Insurance
PHI Insurance: What It Covers and Why You Need It
A pediatric clinic in Texas thought they were fully covered. They had general liability, malpractice, even an umbrella policy. Then a stolen laptop exposed the
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.