### Question
Can you define what PHR identifiable health information means?


### Answer
**PHR identifiable health information** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 17937*:

> individually identifiable health information, as defined in section 1320d(6) of this title, and includes, with respect to an individual, information—


(A) that is provided by or on behalf of the individual

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17937*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 156-HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY > SUBCHAPTER III-PRIVACY > Part A-Improved Privacy Provisions and Security Provisions**

