HIPAA

when did it become law?

1996

What does EMR stand for?

Electronic Medical Records

What are the 3 safeguards of the Security Rule?

Physical, Technical, Administrative Safeguards

what are the four main purposes?

Privacy of Health Information Security of Electronic Records Administrative Simplification Insurance Portability

According to the Security Rule in HIPAA, which of the following is an example of a physical safeguard?

computer server rooms should be locked

what does it stand for?

health insurance portability and accountability act

According to the Security Rule in HIPAA, which of the following is an example of a technical safeguard?

update passwords, computers should have anti-virus software, all electronic transmitted info should be encrypted

HIPAA provides regulations to make sure that confidential records are kept secure

Security Rule

The privacy regulations are outlined where?

The Privacy Rule

What are the national standards for health transactions and codes called?

Transaction and Code Set Rule

According to the Privacy Rule in HIPAA, patients must provide written authorization before health information is released to anyone else (T/F)

True

HIPAA prevents health insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage for people who have pre-existing conditions. (T/F)

True

The Health Insurance Access, Portability, and Renewability section of HIPAA was created to provide continuous insurance coverage for people when they change or lose a job. (T/F)

True