What does HIPAA stand for in the context of healthcare information privacy?
Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act
Healthcare Information Protection and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Healthcare Information Privacy and Access Act
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#2
Which entity enforces HIPAA regulations?
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
World Health Organization (WHO)
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#3
What is the penalty for HIPAA violations?
Up to $1,000 fine
Loss of healthcare license
Civil monetary penalties ranging from $100 to $50,000 per violation
Verbal warning
#4
Under HIPAA, what is the maximum time period for covered entities to provide individuals with access to their PHI?
30 days
60 days
90 days
120 days
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#5
What is the purpose of the HIPAA Security Rule?
To establish national standards for protecting electronic PHI
To provide guidance on patient billing procedures
To regulate the use of medical equipment
To ensure healthcare providers have enough staff
#6
Which of the following is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA?
Social security number
Name and address
Medical record number
All of the above
#7
What is the primary purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
To protect the confidentiality of individuals' health information
To regulate the pricing of healthcare services
To ensure access to healthcare for all citizens
To standardize medical procedures
#8
What is the role of a HIPAA Privacy Officer within a healthcare organization?
Ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations
Managing the organization's finances
Performing medical diagnoses
Developing marketing strategies
#9
What is the minimum necessary standard under HIPAA?
Providers should only use or disclose the minimum necessary PHI to accomplish the intended purpose
Providers can freely share all patient information with other healthcare providers
Patients must provide all their medical records upon request
There are no restrictions on the amount of PHI that can be shared
#10
What is the purpose of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule?
To require covered entities to notify affected individuals, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and, in some cases, the media of a breach of unsecured PHI
To allow covered entities to keep breaches of PHI confidential
To penalize individuals who report breaches of PHI
To exempt certain types of healthcare organizations from breach notification requirements
#11
Which of the following is NOT a requirement under the HIPAA Security Rule?
Implementation of access controls
Encryption of electronic PHI
Regular backups of healthcare data
Development of contingency plans
#12
Which of the following actions would violate HIPAA regulations?
Sharing patient information with other healthcare providers for treatment purposes
Discussing patient cases in a crowded elevator
Using a secure messaging system to communicate patient information
Obtaining patient consent before disclosing their medical records
#13
Which of the following is NOT considered a breach under HIPAA?
Unauthorized disclosure of PHI
Loss of encrypted devices containing PHI
Accidental disclosure of PHI to an authorized recipient
Accessing PHI without proper authorization
#14
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the HIPAA Omnibus Rule?
It modified the Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Enforcement Rules under HIPAA
It introduced new requirements for business associates
It decreased the penalties for HIPAA violations
It implemented changes to strengthen privacy and security protections
#15
Which of the following individuals is NOT considered a covered entity under HIPAA?