New Visual Checklist! Determining HIPAA-Reportable PHI Breaches

Rely on this new visual checklist from Practical Guidance – Healthcare to determine whether a data breach constitutes a reportable breach of protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Breach Notification Rule. Follow this easy-to-use step-by-step analysis of the questions to ask when determining whether your covered entity client—whether a healthcare provider, health plan, or health clearinghouse—must notify affected individuals, the federal government, and, in some cases, the media following a data breach.

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