individually identifiable health information

As defined by the HIPAA regulations, this is a subset of health information, including demographic information collected from an individual, and;

1. Is created or received by a health care professional, health plan, employer, or health care clearinghouse; and
2. Relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; the provision of health care to an individual; or the past, present or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual; and
3. That identifies the individual; or
4. With respect to which there is a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual.