HIPAA Practice Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

When did HIPAA become law?

August 21, 1996

What does the acronym HIPAA mean?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

What are other names for HIPAA? (Select all that apply)

The Kennedy Kassebaum Bill (correct)

Medicare Modernization Act

Affordable Care Act

Public Law 104-194 (H.R. 3103) (correct)

Why was HIPAA passed? (Select all that apply)

Improve access to long-term health care coverage Signup and view all the answers

Which Title is 'The Heart of HIPAA legislation'?

Title II Administrative Simplification Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of HIPAA?

To standardize healthcare transactions as well as rules which protect the privacy and security of health information. Signup and view all the answers

When was the final Privacy Rule published?

April 14, 2001 Signup and view all the answers

When was the final Security Rule published?

February 20, 2003 Signup and view all the answers

How has HIPAA impacted the healthcare industry?

Standardization of transactions to electronic, unique health identifiers, and security standards for confidentiality. Signup and view all the answers

What is a covered entity (CE)?

Health Plans, Medicare prescription drug card sponsors, health care clearing houses, most health care providers, and Business Associates (BA's). Signup and view all the answers

How many Titles is HIPAA divided into?

5 titles Signup and view all the answers

Identify each Title and define their meaning: Title I is about _____

insurance access, portability, and renewability Signup and view all the answers

Define the acronym IIHI?

Individually Identifiable Health Information Signup and view all the answers

Define the acronym PHI?

Protected Health Information Signup and view all the answers

Define the acronym BA?

Business Associate(s) Signup and view all the answers

What is HIPAA's definition of a 'Small' Business?

Those typically having fewer than 50 participants and less than 5 million dollars in revenues. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Privacy Standards compliance date?

April 14, 2003 Signup and view all the answers

What is the Security Standards compliance date?

April 20, 2005 Signup and view all the answers

What is the ARRA and when was it signed into law?

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed into law on February 17, 2009. Signup and view all the answers

What is the HITECH Act?

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 Subtitles of The HITECH Act? (Select all that apply)

Testing of Health Information Technology Signup and view all the answers

Define Tier A Penalty.

Tier A: A $100 fine for each violation if the offender did not know and exercised reasonable diligence. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

HIPAA Overview

HIPAA became law on August 21, 1996.
The acronym HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
Also known as Public Law 104-194 and the Kennedy Kassebaum Bill.

Purpose and Goals of HIPAA

Aims to improve health insurance portability and continuity.
Addresses waste, fraud, and abuse in health care delivery.
Promotes medical savings accounts and long-term health care access.
Simplifies health insurance administration.

Core Components of HIPAA

Title II is recognized as "The Heart of HIPAA legislation," focusing on administrative simplification.
Standardizes health care transactions and establishes privacy and security rules for health information.

Key Regulations and Definitions

The final Privacy Rule was published on April 14, 2001.
The final Security Rule was published on February 20, 2003.
HIPAA impacts the healthcare industry by standardizing electronic transactions and protecting the confidentiality of individually identifiable health information (IIHI).

Covered Entities and Titles

Covered entities include health plans, healthcare providers, Medicare prescription drug sponsors, and business associates (BAs).
HIPAA is divided into five titles:
- Title I: Enhances insurance access and portability for individuals and families.
- Title II: Addresses administrative simplification, privacy, and security.
- Titles III, IV, and V: Focus on regulatory agency roles in health care delivery, tax-related provisions, and group health insurance.

Important Acronyms

IIHI: Individually Identifiable Health Information.
PHI: Protected Health Information.
BA: Business Associate(s).

Business Definitions and Compliance Dates

A "Small" Business under HIPAA typically has fewer than 50 participants and less than $5 million in revenue.
Compliance date for Privacy Standards: April 14, 2003.
Compliance date for Security Standards: April 20, 2005.

Additional Legislation

ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) was signed into law on February 17, 2009.
HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act) was enacted at the same time as ARRA.

HITECH Act Subtitles

Subtitle A: Promotion of Health Information Technology.
Subtitle B: Testing of Health Information Technology.
Subtitle C: Grants and Loans Funding.
Subtitle D: Privacy.

Penalties Associated with HIPAA

Tier A Penalty: For an offender who was unaware of the violation despite reasonable diligence, a fine of $100 per violation may be imposed.

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Test your knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with these practice exam flashcards. Learn key details including its history, other names, and purposes. Perfect for students or professionals looking to reinforce their understanding of healthcare regulations.