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Who can you consult with for questions about HIPAA research requirements at your organization?
Who can you consult with for questions about HIPAA research requirements at your organization?
An organizational IRB or Privacy Board, privacy officer or privacy official.
A covered entity may use or disclose PHI without an authorization for all of the following EXCEPT:
A covered entity may use or disclose PHI without an authorization for all of the following EXCEPT:
- Data that crosses state lines
- Public health activities
- Data that does not cross state lines (correct)
- Research purposes
What do HIPAA's protections for health information used for research purposes supplement?
What do HIPAA's protections for health information used for research purposes supplement?
Those of the Common Rule and FDA.
What characteristic does a HIPAA authorization have?
What characteristic does a HIPAA authorization have?
The HIPAA 'minimum necessary' standard applies only to certain types of research.
The HIPAA 'minimum necessary' standard applies only to certain types of research.
Study Notes
HIPAA Research Requirements
- Consult with an organizational IRB (Institutional Review Board), Privacy Board, privacy officer, or privacy official for guidance on HIPAA research requirements.
Usage and Disclosure of PHI
- Covered entities can use or disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) without authorization except when data is disclosed that does not cross state lines.
HIPAA Protections in Research
- HIPAA provides additional protections for health information used in research, complementing regulations set by the Common Rule and the FDA.
Characteristics of HIPAA Authorization
- HIPAA authorization documents must be written in "plain language," ensuring they are understandable by the data subject, similar to informed consent documents.
Minimum Necessary Standard
- The "minimum necessary" standard of HIPAA applies to all human subjects research that utilizes PHI without obtaining authorization from the data subject.
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Test your knowledge on HIPAA research requirements, including the usage and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Understand the protections HIPAA offers in research settings and the characteristics of HIPAA authorization. This quiz is designed for both students and professionals working in healthcare research.
