CHP HITECH Act & Electronic Health Records Compliance

Question 1

The HITECH Act was enacted as part of which larger piece of legislation in 2009?

Accepted Answer

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Answer

HITECH was enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to promote the adoption of electronic health records.

Question 2

What does 'Meaningful Use' refer to in the context of the HITECH Act?

Accepted Answer

Using certified EHR technology in ways that improve care quality, safety, efficiency, and patient engagement

Answer

Meaningful Use refers to using certified EHR technology in a manner that improves quality, safety, and efficiency while engaging patients and reducing health disparities.

Question 3

Under the HITECH Act, which entities became directly liable for HIPAA compliance that were previously only bound through contractual agreements?

Accepted Answer

Business associates

Answer

HITECH made business associates directly subject to HIPAA Security Rule requirements and certain Privacy Rule provisions, rather than being bound only through Business Associate Agreements.

Question 4

What is the maximum civil monetary penalty per violation category under HITECH's highest penalty tier?

Accepted Answer

$50,000 per violation with a $1.5 million annual cap

Answer

Under HITECH, willful neglect violations not corrected within 30 days carry a maximum penalty of $50,000 per violation and $1.5 million per calendar year for identical violations.

Question 5

For a breach affecting 500 or more individuals in a state or jurisdiction, what entities must a covered entity notify?

Accepted Answer

Affected individuals, prominent media outlets in the affected area, and the Secretary of HHS

Answer

Breaches affecting 500 or more individuals in a state or jurisdiction require simultaneous notification to affected individuals, prominent media outlets serving that area, and the Secretary of HHS.

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CHP HITECH Act & Electronic Health Records Compliance