HIPAAWorks Glossary

Glossary for small healthcare practices

Plain-language HIPAA Security Rule definitions for small healthcare practices. Each page states the practical answer first, explains what to check, and links to the official source used for the explanation.

Glossary

What Is ePHI? Electronic Protected Health Information Explained

ePHI means protected health information that a covered entity or business associate creates, receives, maintains, or transmits in electronic form. It includes electronic patient information held in systems, devices, applications, and services. The HIPAA Security Rule protects its confidentiality, integrity, and availability through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards.

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