PHI is health information in any form, including physical records, electronic records, or spoken information. Therefore, PHI includes health records, health histories, lab test results, and medical bills. Essentially, all health information is considered PHI when it includes individual identifiers.

What are examples of PHI?

• Name.
• Address (including subdivisions smaller than state such as street address, city, county, or zip code)
• Any dates (except years) that are directly related to an individual, including birthday, date of admission or discharge, date of death, or the exact age of individuals older than 89.

What is not considered a Phi?

Outside of Healthcare Personal identifiers linked to health information is not considered PHI if it was not shared with a covered entity or a business associate.