Question

1. which of the following does the privacy rule define as protected health information? a only information collected during the patients current episode of health care b only past information about the payment for the provision of health care. c all individually identifiable health information held or transmitted by a covered entity or its business associate, in any form or media, whether electronic, paper, or oral. d only past medical history regarding diagnosis and procedures.

Explanation:

The Privacy Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) defines Protected Health Information (PHI) as all individually identifiable health information held or transmitted by a covered entity or its business associate, in any form or media, whether electronic, paper, or oral. It is not limited to current episode, payment - related past information, or just past medical history.

Answer:

C. All individually identifiable health information held or transmitted by a covered entity or its business associate, in any form or media, whether electronic, paper, or oral.