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Is it permissible for a pharmaceutical company to receive a list of individuals from your practice if each individual signed an authorization?
Is it permissible for a pharmaceutical company to receive a list of individuals from your practice if each individual signed an authorization?
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For which of the following types of PHI does HIPAA require a signed authorization for use or disclosure?
For which of the following types of PHI does HIPAA require a signed authorization for use or disclosure?
Which of the following is most likely to be a business associate of a healthcare provider that is a Covered Entity?
Which of the following is most likely to be a business associate of a healthcare provider that is a Covered Entity?
Which of the following is one of the three primary parts of HIPAA?
Which of the following is one of the three primary parts of HIPAA?
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What does HIPAA stand for?
What does HIPAA stand for?
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Who should HIPAA complaints be directed to within the Covered Entity?
Who should HIPAA complaints be directed to within the Covered Entity?
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When must the provider distribute a HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)?
When must the provider distribute a HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)?
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If other customers overhear a pharmacist discussing a customer's allergies, would that be a violation of HIPAA?
If other customers overhear a pharmacist discussing a customer's allergies, would that be a violation of HIPAA?
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Does HIPAA require a practice to comply with a request to stop making appointment confirmation calls if a patient fears for their safety?
Does HIPAA require a practice to comply with a request to stop making appointment confirmation calls if a patient fears for their safety?
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An individual is allowed to request information about how their personal health information has been used.
An individual is allowed to request information about how their personal health information has been used.
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Under HIPAA, should a psychotherapist provide a copy of a client's treatment record to their parents?
Under HIPAA, should a psychotherapist provide a copy of a client's treatment record to their parents?
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What is the first step toward security rule compliance?
What is the first step toward security rule compliance?
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Which of the following actions would cause a healthcare provider to become a Covered Entity?
Which of the following actions would cause a healthcare provider to become a Covered Entity?
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Which of the following is an exception to the definition of a 'breach'?
Which of the following is an exception to the definition of a 'breach'?
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Which of the following is considered PHI under HIPAA?
Which of the following is considered PHI under HIPAA?
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Did Mary violate HIPAA after reporting suspected abuse made in good faith?
Did Mary violate HIPAA after reporting suspected abuse made in good faith?
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Do HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules dictate exactly how covered entities and business associates must dispose of records?
Do HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules dictate exactly how covered entities and business associates must dispose of records?
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Under what circumstances would a provider need to comply with Title 42 CFR Part 2?
Under what circumstances would a provider need to comply with Title 42 CFR Part 2?
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The changes to HIPAA's privacy, security, and enforcement requirements issued by DHHS in January 2013 are known as what?
The changes to HIPAA's privacy, security, and enforcement requirements issued by DHHS in January 2013 are known as what?
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What does the Security Rule protect?
What does the Security Rule protect?
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What information must be included when notifying individuals of a breach of their protected health information?
What information must be included when notifying individuals of a breach of their protected health information?
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Study Notes
HIPAA Compliance and Behavioral Health
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A pharmaceutical company's request for a patient list is permissible only if individuals authorize the release of their Protected Health Information (PHI) for marketing.
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HIPAA mandates a signed authorization for the use or disclosure of psychotherapy notes.
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An answering service is commonly recognized as a business associate of a healthcare provider classified as a Covered Entity.
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Key components of HIPAA include the Security Rule, one of its three primary parts.
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HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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Complaints regarding HIPAA violations should be directed to the Privacy Officer within the Covered Entity.
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The HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) must be distributed at the initial encounter with the individual, except in emergencies.
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Breaching HIPAA occurs when confidential patient information, like allergies, is overheard in public settings, as demonstrated in a scenario involving pharmacist John.
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Patients, like Karen, can request that practices limit communication methods, especially for safety concerns, which HIPAA requires healthcare providers to honor.
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Individuals have the right to request information regarding how their personal health information has been utilized under HIPAA.
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Psychotherapists cannot disclose patient treatment records to parents without consent, as outlined by HIPAA’s privacy rights.
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Completing a risk assessment is crucial for achieving compliance with the Security Rule.
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A healthcare provider becomes a Covered Entity by filing claims for payment electronically.
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Accidental overhearing of patient information by a physician is considered an exception to HIPAA’s definition of a "breach."
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Psychotherapy notes are classified as Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA guidelines.
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Reporting suspected abuse in good faith does not violate HIPAA, as illustrated by Mary's scenario with Child Protective Services.
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HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules provide general guidance but do not specify exact disposal methods for records.
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Compliance with Title 42 CFR Part 2 is essential for providers treating substance use disorders.
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In January 2013, significant updates to HIPAA regulations were implemented, known collectively as the omnibus rule.
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The Security Rule specifically protects electronic PHI from unauthorized access and breaches.
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When notifying individuals of a PHI breach, Covered Entities must include details on their investigative actions and efforts to reduce harm.
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