One of your new employees has just completed orientation, receiving basic HIPAA training. You are now providing more specific training related to her job. She asks whether the information she provided during the hiring process, as well as benefits claims, are also protected under HIPAA. Which of the following can you assure her that the Human Resources Department protects?

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The Human Resources Department protects all personal health information (PHI), which includes any health-related information provided during the hiring process and benefits claims. Benefits enrollment, Employee Assistance Program contacts, and OSHA information may or may not be protected under HIPAA, depending on whether they contain any PHI.

One of Your New Employees Has Just Completed Orientation, Receiving