
Is an IP Address a HIPAA Identifier?
Managing patient information safely is a top priority for healthcare providers. With the increasing reliance on digital tools, understanding what counts as protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA is crucial. A question that often arises is whether an IP address is considered a HIPAA identifier. This article aims to clarify this topic, diving into the intricacies of HIPAA identifiers and how they relate to IP addresses.