What does the acronym "HIPAA" stand for?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 1996

The privacy rule protects information that exists in

written, oral, or electronic records

What penalties exist for healthcare providers and workers who violate HIPAA guidelines?

monetary fine and or imprisonment

The “Minimum Necessary Standard” requires covered entities to evaluate their practices in order

to protect aces and disclose of personal health information

Who must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

covered entities; all individuals, agencies and organizations that meet the criteria of covered entity

The privacy rule permits certain incidental uses and disclosures as long as

there are reasonable safeguards and implemented minimum necessary standards

Under the Uses and Disclosures in Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Options; the provision, coordination, or management of health care and related services is defined as

billing and collection activities

What must covered entities have in place that protect against uses and disclosures not permitted by the privacy rule?

Administrative technical and physical safeguards

A _____ is an example of a business associate.

third party administrator with claims

When a patient receives a "Notice of Privacy Practices”, they must _____.

sign an acknowledgement of receipt which is retained by the healthcare provider

The HITECH Act updated the HIPAA Privacy Rule to include _____.

protection against identity theft

Who must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

private benefit plan, health care providers, health care clearing houses

HIPAA accountability involves “Administrative Simplification” which includes _____.

provisions for the privacy and security of health information

The privacy officer required under the privacy rule is responsible for _____.

privacy related training and education

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HCP 103 HIPAA

Janette Martinez

Question	Answer
What does the acronym "HIPAA" stand for?	Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 1996
The privacy rule protects information that exists in	written, oral, or electronic records
What form must be given to the patient informing them of their patient rights?	Notice of privacy practice
What penalties exist for healthcare providers and workers who violate HIPAA guidelines?	monetary fine and or imprisonment
The “Minimum Necessary Standard” requires covered entities to evaluate their practices in order	to protect aces and disclose of personal health information
Who must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule?	covered entities; all individuals, agencies and organizations that meet the criteria of covered entity
The privacy rule permits certain incidental uses and disclosures as long as	there are reasonable safeguards and implemented minimum necessary standards
Under the Uses and Disclosures in Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Options; the provision, coordination, or management of health care and related services is defined as	billing and collection activities
What must covered entities have in place that protect against uses and disclosures not permitted by the privacy rule?	Administrative technical and physical safeguards
A _____ is an example of a business associate.	third party administrator with claims
When a patient receives a "Notice of Privacy Practices”, they must _____.	sign an acknowledgement of receipt which is retained by the healthcare provider
A person or entity that performs certain functions or activities that involve the use or disclosure of personal health information on behalf of, or provides services to, a covered entity is known as a _____.	business associates
The HITECH Act updated the HIPAA Privacy Rule to include _____.	protection against identity theft
Which government office is responsible for administering and enforcing HIPAA standards?	office of civil rights
Under the Minimum Necessary Standard, covered entities must identity who needs access to protected health information _____.	to carry out their job duties
Under the Uses and Disclosures in Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Options; the privacy rule provides for _____.	treatment
Who must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule?	private benefit plan, health care providers, health care clearing houses
HIPAA accountability involves “Administrative Simplification” which includes _____.	provisions for the privacy and security of health information
The privacy officer required under the privacy rule is responsible for _____.	privacy related training and education
A patient’s privacy rights are communicated to the patient through _____.	notice of privacy

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