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The issue of healthcare portability focuses on protecting healthcare coverage for employees who change jobs.
The issue of healthcare portability focuses on protecting healthcare coverage for employees who change jobs.
True
In which year did Congress pass the HIPAA act?
In which year did Congress pass the HIPAA act?
1996
What does Title I of HIPAA cover? (Select all that apply)
What does Title I of HIPAA cover? (Select all that apply)
Title I promotes renewability of coverage by prohibiting employee health plans from denying coverage based on which of the following?
Title I promotes renewability of coverage by prohibiting employee health plans from denying coverage based on which of the following?
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The Privacy Rule states that protected health information can be data that is written, spoken, or in electronic form.
The Privacy Rule states that protected health information can be data that is written, spoken, or in electronic form.
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The term 'ICD-10-CM' refers to 10th Independent Categorization for disease factors.
The term 'ICD-10-CM' refers to 10th Independent Categorization for disease factors.
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What effect has the standardization of all codes had on the transfer of healthcare data?
What effect has the standardization of all codes had on the transfer of healthcare data?
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The security rule deals specifically with protecting ___________ data.
The security rule deals specifically with protecting ___________ data.
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The _______ is a unique ten-digit alphanumeric identifier.
The _______ is a unique ten-digit alphanumeric identifier.
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What is the maximum penalty for selling private healthcare information?
What is the maximum penalty for selling private healthcare information?
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What new dangers have arisen due to the coming of computers in medicine?
What new dangers have arisen due to the coming of computers in medicine?
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When was the privacy and data security portion of HIPAA passed?
When was the privacy and data security portion of HIPAA passed?
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What is a good rule to prevent unauthorized access to computer data?
What is a good rule to prevent unauthorized access to computer data?
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The security rule applies to which forms of electronic health information? (Select all that apply)
The security rule applies to which forms of electronic health information? (Select all that apply)
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One of the requirements of the Security Rule is to:
One of the requirements of the Security Rule is to:
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Which of the following are types of data security safeguards? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are types of data security safeguards? (Select all that apply)
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The Administrative Safeguards are largely handled by a facility's:
The Administrative Safeguards are largely handled by a facility's:
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Identify the five rules of administrative simplification contained in Title II of HIPAA. (Select all that apply)
Identify the five rules of administrative simplification contained in Title II of HIPAA. (Select all that apply)
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Technical safeguards are used to protect information through the use of:
Technical safeguards are used to protect information through the use of:
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The Department of Health and Human Services considers the HIPAA security standards to be a maximum standard.
The Department of Health and Human Services considers the HIPAA security standards to be a maximum standard.
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In an open computer network such as the internet, HIPAA requires the use of _____. In a closed system such as a local area network, HIPAA allows _____ as controls.
In an open computer network such as the internet, HIPAA requires the use of _____. In a closed system such as a local area network, HIPAA allows _____ as controls.
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The goal of your organization's information security program is to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of each patient's health information.
The goal of your organization's information security program is to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of each patient's health information.
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In general, information about a patient can be shared _________.
In general, information about a patient can be shared _________.
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Of the following types of conversations about patients, which constitute a violation of patient privacy? (Select all that apply)
Of the following types of conversations about patients, which constitute a violation of patient privacy? (Select all that apply)
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In a conversation, enough information to identify patients may be revealed, even if patient names are not used.
In a conversation, enough information to identify patients may be revealed, even if patient names are not used.
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In general, a written HIPAA privacy notice contains what information? (Select all that apply)
In general, a written HIPAA privacy notice contains what information? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
HIPAA Overview
- Healthcare portability ensures coverage for employees changing jobs, allowing them to retain existing plans.
- The HIPAA act was enacted in 1996 as the first step towards healthcare reform.
Title I of HIPAA
- Title I specifically addresses access, portability, and renewability of health insurance coverage.
- Prohibits denial of coverage based on all but medical inaccuracies for new employees.
Privacy and Security Rules
- The Privacy Rule protects any form of protected health information, whether written, spoken, or electronic.
- The Security Rule focuses on safeguarding electronic data.
- The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ten-digit alphanumeric identifier.
Violation Consequences
- Selling private health care information can result in fines up to $250,000 and a prison sentence of 10 years.
Data Security Measures
- The onset of computers has introduced risks to confidentiality in healthcare.
- A key security practice includes blanking screens or shutting down computers when unattended.
Safeguards and Requirements
- Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards are vital for data security.
- Administrative safeguards are primarily managed by a facility's administrators and privacy officer.
- Essential rules under Title II of HIPAA include the Privacy Rule, Transactions and Code Sets Rule, Security Rule, Unique Identifiers Rule, and Enforcement Rule.
Technical Safeguards
- Encryption and authentication programs are crucial technical safeguards to protect information.
- In open networks (e.g., the internet), HIPAA mandates data encryption; in closed systems (e.g., local area networks), the use of sign-on codes and passwords is permitted.
Information Sharing Guidelines
- The main goal of an organization's information security program is to uphold the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient health information.
- Patient information can generally be shared when directly related to treatment.
Privacy Violations
- Conversations about patients in public areas, on the phone, or at home with friends/family can violate patient privacy.
- Even avoiding names in conversations, enough information can still lead to patient identification.
HIPAA Privacy Notice
- A written HIPAA privacy notice typically explains that patient information may be shared for treatment decisions, payment, or other healthcare processes, and outlines the rights to access and amend medical records.
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This quiz covers the key aspects of the HIPAA act, including its purpose, Title I provisions, privacy and security rules, and the consequences of violations. Test your knowledge on healthcare portability, data security measures, and the safeguarding of protected health information.
