We discuss what constitutes PHI and why it matters; why this topic is often confusing; common situations where we see this cause issues in group practice; 18 identifiers of PHI; consequences of misunderstanding what PHI is and is not; identifier codes; and information being reidentified, especially in the age of AI.
We discuss shocking HHS guidance on remote communication technologies and BAAs; phone companies that offer BAAs; traditional phone services vs. VOIP services; enforcement policies; providing Good Faith Estimates to 3rd party payers; providing GFEs for all clients; proposed HIPAA privacy rule changes; new timeframes for releasing records; telehealth reimbursement and provider location; cross jurisdictional practice examples from Alaska and Maryland; requesting temporary permission to practice in another state; and how to do jurisdictional due diligence; and our upcoming training with Eric on 1/13/23.