The privacy rule sets national standards for when protected health information(PHI) may be used and disclosed.

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True. The Privacy Rule, which is part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), sets national standards for when protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed.

True. The privacy rule, also known as the HIPAA Privacy Rule, sets national standards for the protection of individuals' health information. It establishes when and how this protected health information (PHI) can be used or disclosed by healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses. It also provides individuals with certain rights regarding their PHI, such as the right to access and request amendments to their health information. The rule is designed to ensure privacy and confidentiality while allowing the necessary flow of information for healthcare and related purposes.

True. The Privacy Rule, established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), sets national standards for the protection of individuals' medical records and other personal health information. It establishes when and how protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed by covered entities, such as healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses.

That's correct. The Privacy Rule, established under HIPAA, sets national standards for the protection of individuals' medical records and other personal health information. It regulates when and how covered entities may use and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI).