Researchers frequently create, collect, use, and/or share individually identifiable health information to conduct research. The HIPAA Privacy Rule dictates how research is defined, who is subject to its requirements, and what the requirements are to use individually identifiable information for research purposes. The HITECH Act's modifications to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule also clarify the obligations of an external Institutional Review Board (IRB).
To learn more about the defintition of research,the Privacy Rule's application to research functions, and the obligations of IRBs, we invite you to read our Fast Facts and Myth Buster below.
Fast Facts: How is “Research” defined under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
Fast Facts: How Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule Apply to Research?
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