#1
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
ExplanationEnsures the portability of health insurance coverage and establishes accountability for the protection of health information.
#2
Which of the following is NOT considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
Email Address
ExplanationEmail addresses are not classified as PHI under HIPAA regulations.
#3
What is the maximum penalty for a HIPAA violation due to willful neglect and not corrected within 30 days?
$1.5 million per violation
ExplanationPenalty for willful neglect non-compliance with HIPAA, not corrected within 30 days.
#4
Which entity enforces HIPAA regulations?
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
ExplanationHHS is responsible for enforcing and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
#5
What is the purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
To protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information
ExplanationAims to safeguard the privacy and security of individuals' health information.
#6
Which of the following is NOT considered a covered entity under HIPAA?
Pharmaceutical companies
ExplanationPharmaceutical companies are not classified as covered entities under HIPAA.
#7
What is the Security Rule under HIPAA concerned with?
Safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI)
ExplanationFocuses on protecting the security and integrity of electronic health information.
#8
What is the minimum penalty for a HIPAA violation due to reasonable cause and not corrected within 30 days?
$1,000 per violation
ExplanationMinimum penalty for non-compliance due to reasonable cause, not corrected within 30 days.
#9
Which of the following is an example of a physical safeguard under the HIPAA Security Rule?
Workstation security
ExplanationWorkstation security is an example of a physical safeguard under the HIPAA Security Rule.
#10
What is the purpose of the HIPAA Omnibus Rule?
To provide additional protections for electronic health information
ExplanationIntroduces additional safeguards for electronic health information under HIPAA.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the HIPAA Security Rule?
Maintaining compliance with dietary guidelines
ExplanationCompliance with dietary guidelines is not a requirement under the HIPAA Security Rule.