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Individually Identifiable Health Information

Date of Publication:

8/12/2015

Definition:

Information that is a subset of health information, including demographic information collected from an individual, and: Is created or received by a health care provider, a health plan, or an employer;  

Relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; the provision of health care to an individual; or past, present, or future payments for the provision of health care to an individual; and Identifies the individual; or There is a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual.

Source of Definition:

Security of Individually Identifiable Health Information in DoD Health Care Programs

Related Glossary Terms:

Individually Identifiable Health Information

Last Updated: December 09, 2022
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