HIPAA Compliance
Is Revealing a Patient's Age a Violation of HIPAA?
Patient confidentiality is a cornerstone of healthcare, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) plays a crucial role in safeguarding this. But what about something as simple as revealing a patient's age? Could that be a violation of HIPAA? This question might seem straightforward, but it actually opens up a broader discussion about what constitutes protected health information (PHI) and how healthcare providers should handle it. In this article, we’ll explore the intricacies of HIPAA as they relate to age disclosure and offer guidance on how to navigate these rules in a healthcare setting.
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By Feather Staff
