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HCP 203 HIPAA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the acronym "HIPAA" stand for? | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| The privacy rule protects information that exists in | Written or and electronic formats |
| What form must be given to the patient informing them of their patient rights? | The rule requires each covered entity, like a hospital, to publish a notice of privacy practices. |
| 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? | Healthcare clearinghouse Healthcare providers private benefit plan |
| The privacy rule permits certain incident uses and disclosure as long as __________. | There are reasonable safeguards and implemented minimum necessary standards |
| Under the Uses and Disclosure in Treatment, Payment, and Health Care Options; the provision coordination, or management of health care and related services is defined as ____. | Billing and collectionot activities |
| A patient's privacy rights are communicated to the patient through ______. | Notice of privacy practices |
| What must covered entities have in place that protect against uses and disclosure 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 _____. | 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 for Civil Rights, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) |
| Under the Minimum Necessary Standard, covered entities must identify who needs access to protect health information _______. | To carry out their job duties |
| Under the Uses and Disclosure in Treatment, Payment and Health Care options; the privacy rule provides for _________. | billing and collection activities |
| Who must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule? | Private benefit plan Healthcare providers Healthcare clearinghouse |
| HIPAA accountability involves "Administrative Simplification" which includes _____. | privacy, security, uniform transaction, code sets and identifiers |
| The privacy officer required under the privacy rule is responsible for ______. | Privacy related training and education |