Question 1

Medical Savings Account (now Health Savings Account) is a means to shelter funds from taxes to pay for

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Medical Savings Account (now Health Savings Account) is a means to shelter funds from taxes to pay for medical expenses. It is designed to help individuals with high-deductible health plans save money on medical expenses by allowing them to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account that can be used for qualifying medical expenses throughout the year. This includes expenses such as deductibles, copayments, prescriptions, and other medical costs.

Question 2

PHI has been defined in HIPAA by

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Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: health care provider
health care clearinghouse
health plan

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Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: PHI
DHHS
HIPAA
e-PHI
IIHI

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The Answer of Individually identifiable health information and Protected health is...

Question 5

What year did Public Law 104-91 pass both houses of Congress?

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Question 6

The Privacy Rule for PHI states

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The Privacy Rule for PHI outlines when authorization is needed for the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI). This includes situations such as research, marketing, and most uses not related to treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. The rule does not cover unique identifiers or password changes, and while it does provide guidance on handling electronic PHI, this is not the primary focus of the rule.

Question 7

How many titles are included in the Public Law 104-91?

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Question 8

List the four key words that summarize the areas of health care that HIPAA has addressed. (Type without uppercase lettering.)

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Question 9

Industry-wide standards for health claims bring simplification because

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Industry-wide standards for health claims create a uniform format for all transactions, which simplifies the process. This, in turn, makes it more likely that any payer will accept and process the claim. Therefore, both options A and B are true.

Question 10

The HIPAA Security Officers are responsible for

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HIPAA Security Officers are responsible for safeguarding all electronic patient health information in compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. They must ensure that proper security measures are in place to protect against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of electronic PHI.

Question 11

Which department would need to help the Security Officer most?

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Information Services and Technology would need to help the Security Officer the most as they are responsible for managing and securing the technological infrastructure of the facility, including security systems and data management.

Question 12

Under HIPAA law, delegates from Medical Records Department, Patient Accounts/Business Office, and Satellite clinics would receive training concerning HIPAA law from what officer?

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Question 13

The HIPAA Privacy Officer is responsible for

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The HIPAA Privacy Officer is responsible for tracking who has access to PHI (protected health information) to ensure that it is not being accessed by unauthorized individuals. They are also responsible for ensuring that all staff members are trained on HIPAA regulations and that policies are in place to protect patient privacy. Keeping staff names secret or checking that passwords are changed weekly are not specific responsibilities of the HIPAA Privacy Officer, and securing the computer server room from outside visitors may fall under the responsibility of an IT security officer.

Question 14

Which is the most efficient means to store PHI?

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Electronic storage is the most efficient means to store PHI as it allows for quick and easy access to patient information, can be encrypted for secure storage, and can be easily backed up for disaster recovery purposes. Audiotapes and microfiche can be difficult to search and access, while paper records are prone to being lost or damaged.

Question 15

COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) helps workers who have coverage with a

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COBRA applies to group health plans sponsored by employers with 20 or more employees, allowing workers and their families to continue their health insurance coverage for a certain period of time after losing their job or experiencing certain qualifying events. Managed care organizations, fee-for-service plans, and Medicaid do not fall under the scope of COBRA.

Question 16

Which group is not one of the three covered entities?

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Question 17

What type of health information does the Security Rule address?

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Quiz 1: Introduction to Hipaa