Re:What HHS Has to Say About Tracking Technologies in Latest...
by Ancapistani on Wednesday January 04, 2023 @02:34PM
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> online wellness services aren’t health care providers
That isn't uniformly true - or, to be more precise, the line between "online wellness services" and "online mental healthcare providers" is quite blurry to the average person.
My company today is in this space. Previously I've worked for primary care clinic chains, prescription discount providers, and direct pediatric care providers.
Correction:
As far as HIPAA is concerned protected health information is health information associated with a patient and held by covered entities, including providers, insurers, clearing-houses, and business partners acting on behalf of other covered entities.
Particularly, health information “associated with a patient and provider” but held by someone other than a covered entity is not PHI. Particularly, any information you provide about your health and care to anyone who is not your insurer, your health care provider (and online wellness services aren’t health care providers), or a business partner acting on their behalf is not PHI.