How is Protected Health Information (PHI) stored?
PHI is stored in secure locations and/or systems that allow only people who are authorized to handle this information to do so. PHI may be stored in several locations. For example, it may be in files created by a health insurance company to record health care claims; it may also be in records kept by the doctors from whom employees and family members receive care; and it is probably on file with pharmacies for use with prescriptions. UCSF only stores PHI demographic information related to benefit eligibility, payment of contributions, and enrollment. Wherever PHI is stored, it must be secured in accordance with the HIPAA privacy regulations that are in effect as of April 14, 2003.
PHI is stored in secure locations and/or systems that allow only people who are authorized to handle this information to do so. PHI may be stored in several locations. For example, it may be in files created by a health insurance company to record health care claims; it may also be in records kept by the doctors from whom employees and family members receive care; and it is probably on file with pharmacies for use with prescriptions. NOAO only stores PHI demographic information related to benefit eligibility, payment of contributions, and enrollment. Wherever PHI is stored, it must be secured in accordance with the HIPAA privacy regulations that go into effect on April 14, 2003.
