AAPC HIPAA & Healthcare Compliance Regulations

Question 1

What does the acronym HIPAA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Answer

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which established national standards for protecting health information.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

A patient's name combined with their diagnosis and date of service

Answer

PHI is any individually identifiable health information that relates to a person's past, present, or future health, healthcare, or payment for care.

Question 3

What does the HIPAA Privacy Rule primarily govern?

Accepted Answer

The use and disclosure of individuals' health information by covered entities

Answer

The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards for protecting PHI and gives patients rights over their health information.

Question 4

What is a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

A contract between a covered entity and a vendor who handles PHI on its behalf

Answer

A BAA is a legally required contract that establishes how a business associate may use and safeguard PHI received from a covered entity.

Question 5

What does the HIPAA Security Rule specifically protect?

Accepted Answer

Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI)

Answer

The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities to implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality and integrity of ePHI.

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AAPC HIPAA & Healthcare Compliance Regulations