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HIPPA / FERPA
Up one levelHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) establishes regulations for the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). PHI is any information about the health status, provision of health care, or payment for healthcare services that can be linked to an individual. This is interpreted rather broadly and includes any part of a patient’s medical record or payment history. PHI can only be disclosed by covered entities to other covered entities or as indicated by law. Covered entities include a health care provider that conducts certain transactions in electronic form, a health care clearinghouse, or a health plan. This pertains to institutions of higher educations in regards to the unlawful acquisition or release of PHI of students who are suspected to be threats to themselves and to the campus community.