CHAA HIPAA Privacy and Security

Question 1

What does HIPAA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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Health Insurance Plan Accountability Act

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Healthcare Information Privacy and Access Act

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Hospital Insurance Protection and Administration Act

Question 2

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

Accepted Answer

Any individually identifiable health information that relates to a patient's health condition, treatment, or payment for healthcare

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Only a patient's Social Security number

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Only electronic medical records

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Only information shared between doctors

Question 3

What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

Accepted Answer

A federal regulation that sets standards for the use and disclosure of PHI by covered entities and business associates

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A rule that prevents patients from accessing their own records

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A state law that varies by jurisdiction

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A rule that only applies to hospitals

Question 4

What is the HIPAA Security Rule?

Accepted Answer

A regulation that specifically addresses the protection of electronic PHI through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards

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A rule about hospital physical security

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A rule about employee background checks

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A regulation about fire safety in healthcare facilities

Question 5

What is the 'minimum necessary' standard under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

The principle that covered entities should limit PHI use, disclosure, and requests to the minimum amount needed to accomplish the intended purpose

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The minimum number of employees who must complete HIPAA training

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The minimum security measures required by law

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The minimum amount of PHI that must be stored

Question 6

Who is a 'covered entity' under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers who transmit health information electronically

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Only hospitals

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Only insurance companies

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Only government healthcare agencies