Which of the following is NOT considered PHI?

Protected Health Information (PHI) includes a wide range of personal health data that can identify an individual and is kept private in healthcare settings. PHI encompasses any individually identifiable health information that is maintained or transmitted in any form.

Health status information, demographic details, and financial information related to healthcare all directly relate to an individual's health and healthcare history, making them integral components of PHI. Health status refers to the individual's medical conditions or treatments; demographic details like age and gender help to identify the patient; and financial information, such as billing details for treatments, is confidential as it relates to the individual's healthcare services.

While the contact information of friends and family can be important for notifications and care coordination, it does not pertain directly to the individual's own health status or treatment information. Therefore, it is not classified as PHI because it does not directly identify health-related data about the individual being treated. Thus, this makes it the correct response to the question of which option is NOT considered PHI.