Which is NOT part of the definition of Protected Health Information?

Protected Health Information (PHI) is defined under regulations including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and includes a wide range of information about an individual’s health status, healthcare provision, or payment for healthcare that can be linked back to a specific individual.

The correct choice highlights that vendor information does not fall under the definition of PHI. PHI is specifically related to individual health data and details that can identify a patient, such as their medical history, treatments received, dates of care, and demographic details. While vendor information may be relevant for administrative or billing purposes in healthcare settings, it does not pertain directly to the health condition or the healthcare services received by the individual.

In contrast, the other choices include elements that are directly associated with an individual’s health information. The date and time of treatment, type of injury, and place of birth are all identifiers that can potentially identify the individual and their health information, thereby qualifying them as part of PHI. Thus, vendor information stands out as unrelated to the core definition of Protected Health Information.