#1
In the context of HIPAA, what does PHI stand for?
Personal Health Information
ExplanationReferring to health data pertaining to individuals.
#2
Which of the following is NOT considered a HIPAA-covered entity?
Employers
ExplanationEmployers generally don't handle health information as a covered entity.
#3
Which HIPAA standard addresses the privacy of individually identifiable health information?
HIPAA Privacy Rule
ExplanationRegulation specifically designed to safeguard personal health data.
#4
Which of the following is a primary goal of HIPAA Privacy Rule?
Protecting the privacy of individually identifiable health information
ExplanationSafeguarding personal health data from unauthorized disclosure.
#5
Which entity is responsible for enforcing HIPAA regulations?
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
ExplanationAgency tasked with ensuring compliance with HIPAA.
#6
What is the primary purpose of the HIPAA Security Rule?
To ensure the security of electronic protected health information (ePHI)
ExplanationProtecting the confidentiality and integrity of digital health records.
#7
What is the minimum necessary standard under HIPAA?
Only the information necessary for a particular purpose should be disclosed
ExplanationLimiting data disclosure to what's essential for a specific need.
#8
Under HIPAA, what is the 'minimum necessary' concept intended to achieve?
Ensuring that only essential information is disclosed or used
ExplanationPreventing unnecessary exposure of sensitive health data.
#9
What is the purpose of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule?
To outline the process of reporting security incidents involving unsecured protected health information (PHI)
ExplanationGuiding the notification process in case of data breaches.