Reader Questions:
Know the Facts on Sharing Family Medical History
Published on Fri Aug 18, 2023
Question: When we inquire about patients’ family medical history, is that information protected by HIPAA? Can we share it with other providers? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Yes, a patient’s family medical history constitutes protected health information (PHI). The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) says that a patient’s family medical history becomes PHI once it’s a part of the medical [...]