### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION define health information?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1320d*, **health information** is defined as:

> any information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, that—


(A) is created or received by a health care provider, health plan, public health authority, employer, life insurer, school or university, or health care clearinghouse

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part C-Administrative Simplification**

