HIOs and PHRs are key health information technology terms. A Health Information Organization (HIO) performs oversight and governance functions for health information exchanges and a Personal Health Record (PHR) is an electronic record of an individual’s health-related information that is managed, shared, and controlled by the individual. These terms can be critical to understanding how HIPAA and other laws affect you. To learn more about how HIOs and PHRs are defined, as well as how HIPAA impacts these entities, read our Fast Facts.
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