Health Information
Date of Publication:
3/13/2019
Definition:
Any information, including genetic information, in any form or medium, that: Is created or received by a health care provider, health plan, public health authority, employer, life insurer, or school or university. 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 the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual.
Source of Definition:
Implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule in DOD Health Care Programs
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