HIPAA Privacy Rule Quiz

Which of the following statements best describes the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

Is HIPAA a federal statute?

The HIPAA Privacy Rule does not regulate which of the following?

Which of the following is not a 'health care provider' under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

Which of the following falls within the definition of a 'covered entity' under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

Which of the following is not a 'provider of medical or health services' for the purposes of the HIPAA Privacy Rule's definition of 'health care provider'?

Which of the following statements was true about a business associate (BA) before the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)?

Which of the following statements is true about a business associate (BA) after the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)?

Which of the following individuals or institutions does not fall within the definition of a 'business associate' under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

Which of the following organizational options allows a covered entity that is a single legal entity to apply the HIPAA Privacy Rule to only one part or some parts of its legal entity?

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a 'hybrid entity' under the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

HIPAA Privacy Rule Overview

The HIPAA Privacy Rule is a federal regulation focusing on the confidentiality of health information.
It is enacted by Congress and enforced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Regulation Scope

The rule regulates health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers that transmit health information electronically.
It does not oversee all state regulations regarding health information.

Definitions of Providers

Health care providers under HIPAA include physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies.
Attorneys are excluded from the definition of "health care providers."

Covered Entities

A "covered entity" includes self-insured group health plans with 50 or more participants.
Employers without health care components are not considered covered entities.

Business Associates Pre-ARRA

Before 2009, business associates were regulated but not subjected to penalties under the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
They were not directly regulated in the same way covered entities were.

Business Associates Post-ARRA

After enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), business associates became directly regulated and could face both civil and criminal penalties for violations.

Definition of Business Associates

A reference laboratory serving a covered physician does not qualify as a business associate.
Lawyers providing malpractice defense and accountants handling billing for covered entities are examples of business associates.

Organizational Structures

A hybrid entity can apply HIPAA Privacy Rule selectively to specific parts of its operations depending on its legal entity structure.
An organized health care arrangement (OHCA) and a single affiliated covered entity (SACE) are alternative structures but do not provide the same selective application under HIPAA.

Test your knowledge on the HIPAA Privacy Rule and its implications on health information confidentiality. This quiz covers the key aspects of the federal regulation, helping you understand its importance in protecting health data.