HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standard

Question 1

What does the HIPAA Minimum Necessary Standard require covered entities to do when using or disclosing PHI?

Accepted Answer

Limit PHI to the least amount reasonably needed to accomplish the intended purpose

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Share the complete medical record to ensure comprehensive care

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Obtain patient authorization for every internal use of PHI

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Encrypt all PHI before any use or disclosure

Question 2

Which of the following disclosures is EXEMPT from the Minimum Necessary Standard under HIPAA?

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Disclosures to a treating healthcare provider

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Disclosures to a health plan for payment purposes

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Disclosures to a business associate for operations

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Disclosures to an employer for workforce management

Question 3

Under the Minimum Necessary Standard, what must a covered entity do when it routinely requests PHI from another covered entity?

Accepted Answer

Establish standard protocols or criteria limiting requests to the minimum needed

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Obtain a written authorization from the patient each time

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Request the entire medical record to avoid missing relevant information

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Submit requests only through a certified health information exchange

Question 4

How should a covered entity implement the Minimum Necessary Standard for internal workforce access to PHI?

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Implement role-based access controls so employees access only PHI needed for their job functions

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Allow all employees to access any PHI to ensure operational flexibility

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Require all PHI access to go through a privacy officer

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Restrict PHI access only to licensed healthcare professionals

Question 5

Which of the following is a valid method for a covered entity to comply with the Minimum Necessary Standard for non-routine disclosures?

Accepted Answer

Review each non-routine request on a case-by-case basis to determine the minimum PHI needed

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Require the requestor to complete a privacy training course

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Automatically deny all non-routine requests as a precaution

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Disclose PHI only in de-identified form for all non-routine requests

Question 6

The Minimum Necessary Standard was established under which HIPAA rule?

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The HIPAA Privacy Rule

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The HIPAA Security Rule

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The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

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The HIPAA Enforcement Rule

Question 7

Which of the following best describes how the Minimum Necessary Standard applies to disclosures required by law?

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Covered entities must still limit PHI to the minimum needed to comply with the legal requirement

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Disclosures required by law are fully exempt from the Minimum Necessary Standard

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The covered entity must obtain patient authorization before any legally required disclosure

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Legally required disclosures must always include the complete medical record