What are the PHI standard?

PHI, or Protected Health Information, refers to any individually identifiable health information that is transmitted or maintained in any form, whether electronic, paper, or oral. The standards for PHI are primarily governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States, which sets guidelines for the privacy and security of patient information. Under HIPAA, PHI includes details such as names, addresses, health conditions, treatment information, and payment details. Organizations handling PHI must implement safeguards to protect this information from unauthorized access and breaches.