The privacy rule sets national standards for when protected health information(PHI) may be used and disclosed.
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True. The Privacy Rule, which is part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), sets national standards for when protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed.
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That's correct. The Privacy Rule, established under HIPAA, sets national standards for the protection of individuals' medical records and other personal health information. It regulates when and how covered entities may use and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI).