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What is the primary purpose of the regulation of patients' privacy and confidentiality?
What is the primary purpose of the regulation of patients' privacy and confidentiality?
- To prevent discrimination by insurance companies, employers, and society (correct)
- To protect healthcare providers from lawsuits
- To facilitate research and data collection
- To ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment
Which of the following is NOT a purpose for which the privacy rule permits disclosure of health information?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose for which the privacy rule permits disclosure of health information?
- Marketing and advertising (correct)
- Important legal purposes
- National security, including epidemics management
- Patient care
What is the name of the regulation that controls patients' privacy and confidentiality?
What is the name of the regulation that controls patients' privacy and confidentiality?
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) (correct)
- CHIPA (Confidentiality of Health Information Portability and Accountability Act)
- HIPPA (Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
- PHIPA (Privacy of Health Information Portability and Accountability Act)
Who is restricted from using health information for purposes other than patient care?
Who is restricted from using health information for purposes other than patient care?
In what year was the HIPAA regulation passed by the US Congress?
In what year was the HIPAA regulation passed by the US Congress?
What is the primary purpose of the privacy rule?
What is the primary purpose of the privacy rule?
What is the consequence of disclosing health information without authorization?
What is the consequence of disclosing health information without authorization?
What is the goal of protecting patients' privacy and confidentiality?
What is the goal of protecting patients' privacy and confidentiality?
Which of the following is an example of a permitted disclosure of health information?
Which of the following is an example of a permitted disclosure of health information?
What is the ultimate goal of the HIPAA regulation?
What is the ultimate goal of the HIPAA regulation?
