An Overview of PHI, and Its Importance
Learn Why PHI is Protected under HIPAA In the health care industry, you are familiar with PHI (protected health information) and may have seen repeated use of this term under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). In fact, PHI is the very basis of HIPAA’s Privacy Rule compliance, hence it is important for every person in the healthcare field to understand all aspects of PHI.