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February 2017

Remember to encrypt protected health information

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 requires that electronically transmitted protected health information be encrypted in most circumstances.

It’s important to follow your organization’s policies regarding encryption whenever you send PHI to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Your company’s encryption policies may apply to emails as well as data stored on a CD or USB drive.

Taking the extra time to encrypt shows a commitment to protecting the privacy of your patients. It also prevents unnecessary costs associated with disclosure of unencrypted PHI.

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