Match the terms "disclosure of PHI" and "use of PHI" according to HIPAA definition of inside the covered entity or outside the covered entity.

-outside the entity
A)Use of PHI is for sharing, examination, or analysis of IIHI
B)Disclosure of PHI is for releasing IIHI

Question

Match the terms "disclosure of PHI" and "use of PHI" according to HIPAA definition of inside the covered entity or outside the covered entity.

-outside the entity
A)Use of PHI is for sharing, examination, or analysis of IIHI
B)Disclosure of PHI is for releasing IIHI

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Disclosure of PHI refers to the act of releasing, transferring, providing access to, or divulging in any other manner a patient's health information outside the entity that holds the information. This is distinct from the use of PHI, which pertains to how the information is handled within the entity.

Match the Terms "Disclosure of PHI" and "Use of PHI