Any medical or financial information held or managed by a covered entity is:

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Protected health information (PHI) is any information in a medical record or other health-related information that can be used to identify an individual and that was created, used, or disclosed in the course of providing a healthcare service such as diagnosis or treatment. This term is specifically used within the context of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States, which mandates the protection and confidential handling of such information by covered entities.

Any Medical or Financial Information Held or Managed by a Covered