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Question 1

Which federal rule, effective in 2022, prohibits healthcare organizations from blocking patients' access to their own electronic health information?

Accepted Answer

21st Century Cures Act Information Blocking Rule

Answer

The Information Blocking Rule under the 21st Century Cures Act prohibits practices that unreasonably restrict access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI) without a recognized exception.

Question 2

Under the Information Blocking Rule, which of the following is a recognized exception that permits an actor to restrict EHI access?

Accepted Answer

Privacy Exception

Answer

The Privacy Exception allows actors to restrict access to EHI when required to protect patient privacy under applicable law, such as when a patient restricts disclosure.

Question 3

A hospital HIE coordinator discovers that patient records from two different facilities are being merged incorrectly, creating 'overlay' errors. What is an overlay error?

Accepted Answer

One patient's information is written into another patient's record

Answer

An overlay error occurs when data from one patient is incorrectly placed into another patient's record, posing serious patient safety risks.

Question 4

Which LOINC code panel is commonly used in HIE to standardize the transmission of laboratory results?

Accepted Answer

LOINC 11502-2 (Laboratory report)

Answer

LOINC code 11502-2 represents the laboratory report document type and is widely used in HIE to standardize the header and identification of lab result messages.

Question 5

A covered entity participates in an HIE and shares patient data with network participants. Which agreement ensures that the HIE itself complies with HIPAA as a business associate?

Accepted Answer

Business Associate Agreement (BAA)

Answer

A Business Associate Agreement is required when a covered entity shares protected health information with an HIE, as the HIE qualifies as a business associate under HIPAA.

(AHIMA) American Health Information Management Association Practice Test

(AHIMA) American Health Information Management Association Practice Test

AHIMA Health Information Exchange 3