Legal and Ethical Responsibilities; privacy and security

Administrative simplification

After jane filed an electronic insurance claim, it was processed within 5 days. She was pleased because just a few years ago, the claims process took about 30 days.

security of electronic records

Fairview hospital installed a fingerprint activated security system to the medical records department.

psychotherapy notes

Patients have a right to obtain a copy of their medical records. Which item is legally allowed to be kept from the patient?

true

Patients may request amendments to their medical records. T or F?

protected health information

any individually indentifiable health information about a patient

confidentiality

using discretion when handling protected health information

false

According to HIPAA, a health insurance company can deny coverage to a person with pre-existing health conditions. T or F?

true

According to the Privacy Rule in HIPAA, patients must provide written authorization before health information is released to anyone else. T or F?

True

According to the Privacy Rule, patients may request that medical facilities call them at a work phone number instead of a home phone number. T or F?

Date of disclosure, Name of the person or entity to whom information was disclosed, Description of disclosure, Reason for disclosure

According to the Privacy Rule, which item must be included in a record of disclosures of protected health information?

It must be signed and dated, It must be written in plain language, It must have an expiration date, It must state the right to refuse authorization.

According to the Privacy Rule, which of the following is true about authorization?

Computer server rooms should be locked

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

Passwords should be updated frequently, Computers should have anti-virus software, Electronically transmitted information should be encrypted.

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

Transaction and Code Set Rule

In HIPAA, what is the name of the rule that required nationally standardized medical transactions and codes?

The written permission that patients give to disclose protected health information

In the Privacy Rule, what is authorization?

true

Information that is shared between a physician and patient is privileged communication. T or F?

privacy of health information

Lydia signed a release of information form that gave her doctor permission permission to share her medical records with her obstetrician.

Insurance portability

Michael and his family had access to health insurance even after he lost his job.

privacy

The patients right to control the use of their protected health information

authorization

The permission that patients give in writing in order to disclose protected health information

disclosure

The release, transfer, or provision of access to protected health information

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

What does HIPAA stand for?

Protected Health Information (PHI)

What is the term used to describe any individually identifiable health information about a patient?

Confidentiality

What is using discretion when handling protected health information?

1996

When did HIPAA become law?

Patient's other health care providers at a practice

With whom can patient information be shared without the patient's permission?