CHPC Study Guide 2026

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📋 CHPC Exam Format at a Glance

120

Questions

120 min

Time Limit

75.00%

Passing Score

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📚 CHPC Topics to Study (21)

De-identification of Protected Health Information · 7 cards De-identification of Protected Health Information · 7 cards De-identification of Protected Health Information · 7 cards Business Associate Agreements and Third-Party Compliance · 6 cards Business Associate Agreements and Third-Party Compliance · 6 cards Business Associate Agreements and Third-Party Compliance · 6 cards Healthcare Privacy Laws and Regulations · 6 cards Privacy Program Management · 6 cards Healthcare Privacy Regulations · 6 cards Investigations and Breach Notification · 6 cards Patient Rights and Access to Health Records · 6 cards Patient Rights and Access to Health Records · 6 cards Patient Rights and Access to Health Records · 6 cards PHI Safeguards and Security · 6 cards Privacy Program Management · 6 cards Privacy Risk Management · 6 cards Training and Awareness Programs · 6 cards Compliance Program Management · 5 cards Handling Complaints & Investigations · 5 cards HIPAA and Healthcare Privacy Standards · 5 cards Safeguarding Patient Information · 5 cards

✍️ Sample CHPC Questions & Answers

1. Which scenario does NOT require a Business Associate Agreement?

✓ A U.S. Postal Service carrier that incidentally delivers paper PHI on behalf of a covered entity

HIPAA explicitly exempts transmission-only entities like the USPS from the business associate definition when they are not accessing PHI content.

2. What happens to a BAA if the underlying covered entity–business associate relationship ends?

✓ The BA must return or destroy all PHI and confirm compliance to the covered entity

Upon termination of the relationship, the business associate must return or destroy all PHI and certify that no copies have been retained, unless retention is legally required.

3. If an internal investigation uncovers a significant compliance violation, which of the following steps should occur?

✓ Implement corrective actions to address the violation

When a significant compliance violation is uncovered, the most critical immediate step is to implement corrective actions. These actions directly address the identified violation, aiming to stop the non-compliant behavior, remediate any harm, and prevent its recurrence. This demonstrates the organization's commitment to resolving issues and maintaining compliance, forming the foundation for further steps like reporting or retraining.

4. Under HIPAA, psychotherapy notes receive special protection. Which statement best describes this?

✓ They require a separate, specific authorization from the patient for most disclosures

Psychotherapy notes are separately defined and require a specific patient authorization for most disclosures, beyond the general authorization used for other PHI.

5. If a covered entity denies a patient's amendment request, what must the entity provide?

✓ Written denial with the basis and information about filing a statement of disagreement

When denying an amendment, the covered entity must provide a written denial that includes the basis for denial and the patient's right to submit a statement of disagreement.

6. Which right allows patients to receive a list of disclosures of their PHI made by a covered entity in the past six years?

✓ Right of accounting of disclosures

The HIPAA right of accounting of disclosures allows individuals to request a log of certain PHI disclosures made without their authorization.

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De-identification of Protected Health Information · 7 questions De-identification of Protected Health Information · 7 questions De-identification of Protected Health Information · 7 questions Training and Awareness Programs · 6 questions Privacy Program Management · 6 questions Privacy Risk Management · 6 questions Healthcare Privacy Regulations · 6 questions PHI Safeguards and Security · 6 questions Investigations and Breach Notification · 6 questions Healthcare Privacy Laws and Regulations · 6 questions

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