Final answer:
Yes, the Privacy Rule does set limits on how health plans and covered providers may use individually identifiable health information.
Step-by-step explanation:
Yes, the Privacy Rule does set limits on how health plans and covered providers may use individually identifiable health information. The Privacy Rule is part of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and it applies to health plans, health care clearinghouses, and health care providers that conduct certain health care transactions electronically.
Under the Privacy Rule, health plans and covered providers are required to obtain an individual's written consent before using or disclosing their health information for purposes not related to treatment, payment, or health care operations. There are also specific rules and requirements for the use and disclosure of protected health information, including provisions for safeguarding the security of the information.