What are the three main rules outlined by HIPAA regarding PHI?

The three main rules outlined by HIPAA regarding Protected Health Information (PHI) are privacy, security, and breach notification.

The privacy rule establishes standards for the protection of individual medical records and other personal health information. This rule ensures that individuals have rights over their health information, including the right to obtain a copy of their records and request corrections if necessary.

The security rule sets standards for safeguarding electronic PHI. It outlines the necessary administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that covered entities must implement to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic health information.

The breach notification rule requires covered entities to notify individuals and the Department of Health and Human Services when a breach of unsecured PHI occurs. This is pivotal in maintaining transparency and accountability regarding how health information is handled.

These three rules work collectively to protect individual health information, ensuring that it is managed responsibly and securely.