Individually identifiable health information

Definitions

General

Individually identifiable health information (IIHI) is

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[i]nformation, including demographic information, that relates to past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of a member and can be used to identify the member.

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HIPAA

Individually identifiable health information (IIHI) is

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information that is a subset of health information, including demographic information collected from an individual, and: (1) Is created or received by a health care provider, health plan, employer, or health care clearinghouse; and (2) Relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; the provision of health care to an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual; and (i) That identifies the individual; or (ii) With respect to which there is a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual.

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