Health Information

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Definitions:

Any information, including genetic information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, that:

(1) Is created or received by a healthcare provider, health plan, public health authority, employer, life insurer, school or university, or healthcare clearinghouse; and

(2) Relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; the provision of healthcare to an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of healthcare to an individual.

Sources:
NIST SP 800-66r2 under health information from HIPAA Security Rule - §160.103

Sources:
NIST SP 800-66r2 under health information

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