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