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2. National Provider Identifier - Wikipedia

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   The NPI is a 10-position, intelligence-free numeric identifier (10-digit number). This means that the numbers do not carry other information about healthcare providers, such as the state in which they live or their medical specialty. The NPI must be used in lieu of legacy provider identifiers in the HIPAA standards transactions. As outlined in ...

3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Wikipedia

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   HIPAA covered entities such as providers completing electronic transactions, healthcare clearinghouses, and large health plans must use only the National Provider Identifier (NPI) to identify covered healthcare providers in standard transactions by May 23, 2007. Small health plans must use only the NPI by May 23, 2008.

4. Protected health information - Wikipedia

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   Protected health information (PHI) under U.S. law is any information about health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that is created or collected by a Covered Entity (or a Business Associate of a Covered Entity), and can be linked to a specific individual. This is interpreted rather broadly and includes any part of a ...

5. How to Protect Your Health Data Online - WebMD

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   There are things you can do to make sure your health privacy is protected.‌. Don’t post private health information online. Social media is a great way to connect with friends and family, but ...

6. How Private Is Your Health Data? - WebMD

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   Most health plans and health care providers that are governed by HIPAA have safeguards in place "to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of individuals' information," says Maria ...

7. HIV Disclosure: What Does the Law Say? - WebMD

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   Only Arkansas requires disclosure of HIV to dentists. It’s against the law for any health care provider to deny you care simply because you have HIV. They may ask you about your sexual practices ...

8. How It Works - FindCare

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   An NPI, or National Provider Identifier, is a unique ten-digit identification number that is required by HIPAA for covered providers in the United States. It helps foster organization and create national standards within HIPAA transactions.

9. Personal Medical Information: How Safe? - Healthline

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   While HIPAA protections don’t apply directly to the police, they do apply to healthcare providers, who have an obligation to protect patient privacy from unlawful police requests,” said Josh ...