#1
Which of the following is covered under HIPAA regulations?
Healthcare organizations
ExplanationHIPAA regulations apply to healthcare organizations to safeguard patient information.
#2
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
ExplanationHIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, ensuring healthcare data protection.
#3
In which year was HIPAA enacted into law?
1996
ExplanationHIPAA was enacted into law in 1996.
#4
What is the purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
To protect the privacy of patients' health information
ExplanationThe HIPAA Privacy Rule aims to protect the privacy of patients' health information.
#5
Which of the following is a requirement for HIPAA compliance?
Employee training on privacy and security policies
ExplanationEmployee training on privacy and security policies is a requirement for HIPAA compliance.
#6
Which entity enforces HIPAA regulations?
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
ExplanationThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces HIPAA regulations.
#7
What is the primary goal of the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
To protect individuals' health information
ExplanationThe HIPAA Privacy Rule aims to safeguard individuals' health information from unauthorized disclosure.
#8
What is the purpose of the HIPAA Security Rule?
To ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI)
ExplanationThe HIPAA Security Rule aims to maintain the security of electronic protected health information (ePHI).
#9
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations within a healthcare organization?
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
ExplanationThe Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for ensuring HIPAA compliance within a healthcare organization.
#10
What is the purpose of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule?
To require covered entities to notify affected individuals and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) about breaches of unsecured protected health information (PHI)
ExplanationThe HIPAA Breach Notification Rule mandates covered entities to notify affected individuals and the HHS Secretary about breaches of unsecured PHI.
#11
Which of the following is NOT considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
Email addresses
ExplanationEmail addresses are not considered protected health information under HIPAA regulations.
#12
What is the maximum penalty for HIPAA violations for each individual provision?
$100,000
ExplanationThe maximum penalty for HIPAA violations for each individual provision can be up to $100,000.
#13
Which of the following is an example of a HIPAA violation?
Accidental disclosure of patient information to an authorized recipient
ExplanationAccidental disclosure of patient information to an authorized recipient constitutes a HIPAA violation.
#14
Under HIPAA, when is it permissible to disclose protected health information without patient authorization?
For treatment, payment, or healthcare operations
ExplanationProtected health information can be disclosed without patient authorization for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations under HIPAA.
#15
Which of the following is NOT considered a covered entity under HIPAA?
Software development companies
ExplanationSoftware development companies are not considered covered entities under HIPAA regulations.