Question 1

All covered entities will be treated equally regarding payment for health care services.

Accepted Answer

According to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, covered entities must not discriminate in the provision of health care services or in the charges for those services based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Therefore, all covered entities must be treated equally regarding payment for health care services.

Question 2

Choose the correct acronym for Public Law 104-91.

Accepted Answer

Public Law 104-91 refers to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The correct acronym for it is HIPAA, not HIPO, HIPPA, or HIPPO.

Question 3

An employer who has less than 50 employees and is self-insured is a covered entity.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

What is the intent of the clarification Congress passed in 1997?

Accepted Answer

The clarification Congress passed in 1997 mandated that medical billing would have a nationwide standard to transmit electronically using electronic data interchange. This became known as the HIPAA 5010 transaction set, which is still used today.

Question 5

PHI (protected health information) is

Accepted Answer

All of the given options are correct definitions of PHI. PHI includes any health information related to a physical or mental condition, as well as any information that identifies an individual with a diagnosis. Additionally, PHI is health information that is created or received by a covered entity, such as a healthcare provider or health insurance company.

Question 6

Only clinical staff need to understand HIPAA law.

Accepted Answer

All staff members, including non-clinical staff, should receive training on HIPAA law as they may have access to protected health information (PHI) in the course of their work. Understanding and complying with HIPAA regulations is crucial to protect patients' privacy and ensure legal compliance.

Question 7

Privacy Rule covers disclosure of protected health information (PHI) in any form or media.

Accepted Answer

The Privacy Rule of HIPAA covers the disclosure of PHI in any form or media.

Question 8

Which group is the focus of Title II of HIPAA ruling?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

With the passage of HIPAA, large health care providers would be treated with faster service since their volume of claims is larger than small rural providers.

Accepted Answer

HIPAA mandates that all healthcare providers, regardless of their size, be treated fairly and have the same level of protection for patient privacy and confidentiality. It does not prioritize large healthcare providers over small rural providers regarding claims processing.

Question 10

Home help personnel, taxicab companies, and carpenters fit the definition of a covered entity.

Accepted Answer

Home help personnel, taxicab companies, and carpenters are all considered covered entities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Question 11

There is a 24-month grace period after the effective date for the HIPAA rules before a covered entity must comply with the ruling.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which group is the focus of Title I of HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

Title I of HIPAA focuses on health plans, including employer-sponsored group health plans, government health programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and individual health insurance policies. The goal of Title I is to improve the portability and continuity of health insurance coverage for individuals, even if they switch jobs or are between jobs.

Question 13

Which is not a responsibility of the HIPAA Officer?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Written policies are a responsibility of the HIPAA Officer.

Accepted Answer

According to HIPAA regulations, covered entities are required to have written policies and procedures in place to safeguard patient privacy and security. The HIPAA Officer is responsible for ensuring that these policies are implemented and followed by staff members.

Question 15

Under HIPAA law, providers may choose to submit claims either on paper or electronically.

Accepted Answer

Under HIPAA, small providers can submit claims on paper, but large providers are required to submit claims electronically.

Question 16

What government agency approves final rules released in the Federal Register ?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for approving final rules released in the Federal Register.

Question 17

What is a major point of the Title I portion of HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Health care professionals have found HIPAA has simplified claims submissions.

Accepted Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) has established standard formats and code sets for electronic claims submissions, making it easier for health care professionals to submit claims and for insurance companies to process them.

Question 19

Privacy of e-PHI and Security of e-PHI are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

While privacy and security are closely related and both are important considerations in protecting e-PHI, they are not the same thing. Privacy refers to the ability to control access to one's personal information, while security refers to the measures in place to protect data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While protecting privacy is one aspect of security, security encompasses a broader range of measures beyond just privacy protections.

Question 20

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is responsible to notify all health care providers of changes in the HIPAA rulings.

Accepted Answer

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for regulating HIPAA and making any updates or changes known, but it is not directly responsible for notifying all healthcare providers individually. Providers are expected to stay informed of changes through their own efforts.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Hipaa