HIPAA Hints: Navigating PHI Breach Notifications

Check out this visual checklist from Practical Guidance – Healthcare to guide you through the required types of notice that must be given regarding a data breach that constitutes a reportable breach of protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Breach Notification Rule.

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