Match the terms "disclosure of PHI" and "use of PHI" according to HIPAA definition of inside the covered entity or outside the covered entity.

-within the entity
A)Use of PHI is for sharing, examination, or analysis of IIHI
B)Disclosure of PHI is for releasing IIHI

Question

Match the terms "disclosure of PHI" and "use of PHI" according to HIPAA definition of inside the covered entity or outside the covered entity.

-within the entity
A)Use of PHI is for sharing, examination, or analysis of IIHI
B)Disclosure of PHI is for releasing IIHI

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

BThe term "use of PHI" under HIPAA refers to the handling of Protected Health Information within the covered entity itself, including sharing, examination, or analysis of individually identifiable health information (IIHI). On the other hand, "disclosure of PHI" involves the release, transfer, provision of access to, or divulging in any other manner of IIHI outside the entity holding the information.

Match the Terms "Disclosure of PHI" and "Use of PHI