18 Questions
What is a requirement for a healthcare provider to not disclose health information to a health plan?
The individual requests the information not be provided to the health plan
What is the purpose of the right to request an accounting of disclosures?
To provide patients with a list of entities that have received their PHI
What is a condition for accommodating a request for confidential communication from a health plan?
The individual must state that the disclosure of the information in another manner could endanger the individual
What is the result of a patient requesting a restriction on the disclosure of their health information?
The CE is under no obligation to agree to the restriction
What is the purpose of the right to request restrictions on the disclosure of health information?
To allow patients to control how their health information is used and disclosed
What is a requirement for a healthcare provider to accommodate a request for confidential communication?
The request must be reasonable
What is the primary focus of Security in the context of health information?
Protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems
What is the main difference between Privacy and Confidentiality?
Privacy is concerned with protecting personal information, while Confidentiality is concerned with protecting information once it has been received
What is the purpose of the Security Rule in HIPAA?
To establish the physical, technical, and administrative safeguards for protecting electronic PHI
What is an Organized Health Care Arrangement (OHCA) in the context of HIPAA?
A clinically integrated setting where an individual receives healthcare from more than one health provider
What is the difference between Required and Addressable Standards in the Security Rule?
Required Standards are mandatory, while Addressable Standards are optional
What is the scope of Security Regulations under HIPAA?
Only electronic PHI
What is the main reason for a covered entity to provide an individual with a list of all disclosures?
To comply with the privacy regulations
What type of disclosure is exempt from the accounting requirement?
Disclosure to a correctional institution
How many years of disclosures can an individual request in an accounting?
6 years
What is the purpose of HITECH in relation to accounting of disclosures?
To provide patients with an accounting of uses and disclosures from electronic health records
Where can an individual file a complaint regarding a covered entity's privacy practices?
With both the CE's Privacy Officer and the OCR of the DOH
What is the purpose of the accounting of disclosures?
To provide the individual with a list of all disclosures made
This quiz tests your knowledge of the HITECH Act, specifically the rights of individuals to request restrictions on health information disclosure to health plans. Learn about the requirements for restricting disclosure, including payment and health care operations.
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