HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act Of 1996) Quiz

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    Which of the following statements is most accurate?

    • Both "business associates" and "covered entities" need to understand HIPAA.
    • "Business associates" need to understand HIPAA better than "covered entities" do.
    • "Covered entities" need to understand HIPAA better than "business associates" do.
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  • 2. 

    A pharmaceutical company set up a service to send regular e-mail messages to remind people to take their anti-depressant medication. Due to a programming error, each of the people who received an e-mail message could see the names and e-mail addresses of all of the others to whom reminder messages were sent. Does this present a HIPAA problem?

    • Yes

    • Maybe, if the e-mail messages were not encrypted

    • No, because it was due to a programming error - not a breach of security

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "Yes." This is because the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires the protection of patients' private health information. In this case, the programming error resulted in the disclosure of personal information, including names and email addresses, to unintended recipients. This breach of confidentiality violates HIPAA regulations and presents a problem.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following guidelines should you follow when handling pHI?

    • Take special precautions when working in the field to ensure that PHI is secured in laptops and briefcases

    • Secure work areas by keeping documents containing PHI in a locked cabinet

    • Take steps to verify the proper receipt of transmitted PHI, whether by fax, phone, or email

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above". This means that all of the guidelines mentioned in the options should be followed when handling PHI. Special precautions should be taken to secure PHI in laptops and briefcases when working in the field. Work areas should be secured by keeping documents containing PHI in a locked cabinet. Steps should also be taken to verify the proper receipt of transmitted PHI, whether by fax, phone, or email. Following all of these guidelines ensures the proper handling and security of PHI.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following is not among HIPAA's primary purposes? 

    • Protecting the security of individual's health information

    • Ensuring that all Americans have affordable health insurance

    • Protecting the privacy of individuals' health information

    Correct Answer
    A. Ensuring that all Americans have affordable health insurance
    Explanation
    HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has a primary purpose of protecting the security and privacy of individuals' health information. It sets standards for the protection of sensitive patient data and regulates its use and disclosure. However, ensuring that all Americans have affordable health insurance is not one of HIPAA's primary purposes. This act primarily focuses on safeguarding health information rather than addressing the issue of affordability of health insurance.

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    What happens if a business associate of a covered entity violates HIPAA?

    • The business associate will be subject to the same HIPAA penalties as the covered entity

    • The business associate will be liable to the covered entity only for breach of contract

    • Nothing - the business associates aren't subject to HIPAA

    Correct Answer
    A. The business associate will be subject to the same HIPAA penalties as the covered entity
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that the business associate will be subject to the same HIPAA penalties as the covered entity. This means that if a business associate of a covered entity violates HIPAA, they will be held accountable and can face penalties just like the covered entity. This is important because it ensures that business associates are also responsible for protecting the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) as required by HIPAA.

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  • 6. 

    pHI may be disclosed without the patient's written authorization in which of the following situations?

    • Sending marketing literature about healthcare-related products to the patient

    • Sending marketing literature about non-healthcare-related products to the patient

    • Recommending any products to the patient in a face-to-face conversation

    Correct Answer
    A. Recommending any products to the patient in a face-to-face conversation
    Explanation
    PHI may be disclosed without the patient's written authorization in a face-to-face conversation when recommending any products to the patient. This is because in-person conversations are considered a part of the patient's treatment, and sharing relevant information regarding products or treatment options is deemed necessary for their healthcare. However, sending marketing literature about healthcare-related or non-healthcare-related products to the patient would require written authorization as it involves the disclosure of PHI for marketing purposes.

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