What is protected health information PHI under HIPPA Workers Compensation Law

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 HIPPA has changed the landscape of medical insurance law in this country.

Please respond to all of the following prompts:

  • What is protected health information (PHI) under HIPPA?
  • What is de-identified PHI? To whom can such information be disclosed?
  • To whom does HIPPA apply? Does it protect you as a student?
  • Do you believe HIPPA is necessary in our society? If so, why? If not, why not?
  • What is the overall public policy/purpose of HIPPA?
  • Do you think most people read all of the HIPPA disclosures when receiving medical attention?