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Minimum Necessary Standard

Date of Publication:

11/16/2015

Definition:

When using or disclosing protected health information (PHI) in any form or when requesting PHI from another covered entity, all reasonable efforts to limit the use, disclosure, or request of PHI to that necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the use, disclosure, or request.

Source of Definition:

DOD Health Record Life Cycle Management

Last Updated: December 05, 2018
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