Washington—The Department of Health and Human Services offered guidance Nov. 26 on de-identification of protected health information (PHI) for HIPAA-covered entities and their business associates. A dental practice is covered by HIPAA if it electronically transmits claims or any other HIPAA-covered transactions.

Washington—The Department of Health and Human Services offered guidance Nov. 26 on de-identification of protected health information (PHI) for HIPAA-covered entities and their business associates. A dental practice is covered by HIPAA if it electronically transmits claims or any other HIPAA-covered transactions.