HIPPA
HIPAA refers to:
confidentiality
According to the Security Rule, it is never permissible to use the internet to transmit PHI.
false
In the event of a conflict between HIPAA and state law, state law preempts HIPAA unless HIPAA is stricter.
false
Physical safeguards include Facility Access Controls, Guidelines on Workstation Use and Security, Media Controls and Security Locks.
false
There are three separate regulations referred to as the Privacy Rule, Security Rule and Information Rule.
false
As a general rule, a covered entity may not use or disclose protected health information for purposes other than treatment, payment and healthcare operations without the patient's written authorization.
true
Except in certain circumstances individuals have the right to review and obtain a copy of their protected health information.
true
HIPAA regulations cover a broad scope and impact virtually every department of every entity that has access to personal health information.
true
One primary purpose of HIPAA is to protect people from losing their health insurance if they change jobs or have pre-existing health conditions.
true
The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules dictate that all who may come into contact with protected health information go through training on HIPAA policy. True
true
The Security Rule portion of HIPAA also requires that administrative, physical and technical safeguards are in place to prevent the improper use or disclosure of PHI.
true