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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Intermediate

Minimum Necessary Standard

HIPAA requirement to limit use, disclosure, and requests of PHI to the minimum needed for the purpose.

Definition

Covered entities must implement policies and role-based access to restrict PHI to what workforce members need. The standard does not apply to disclosures for treatment, to the individual, under authorization, or as required by law.

Example

Billing staff see diagnosis codes needed for claims but not full clinical notes.

Exam tip

Minimum necessary does not apply to treatment disclosures between providers.

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