CSC HIPAA Security Rule 3

Question 1

Which HIPAA Security Rule implementation specification requires a covered entity to obtain satisfactory assurances from business associates before sharing ePHI?

Accepted Answer

Business Associate Contracts

Answer

Business Associate Contracts (or other arrangements) are an addressable implementation specification requiring documented assurances that business associates will protect ePHI.

Question 2

A healthcare organization uses a cloud storage provider to store patient imaging files. Under HIPAA, the cloud provider is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

A business associate requiring a signed BAA

Answer

Cloud service providers handling ePHI on behalf of covered entities are business associates and must sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA).

Question 3

The HIPAA Security Rule's 'integrity' controls are designed to protect ePHI from which specific threat?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized alteration or destruction

Answer

Integrity controls ensure that ePHI is not improperly altered or destroyed, protecting the accuracy and completeness of health information.

Question 4

Under the Security Rule, which standard governs the processes for creating, changing, and safeguarding passwords?

Accepted Answer

Access Control — Password Management

Answer

Password management is an addressable implementation specification under the Access Control standard of HIPAA Technical Safeguards.

Question 5

A small medical practice claims it does not need to conduct a formal risk analysis because it uses a certified EHR system. This claim is:

Accepted Answer

Invalid, because every covered entity must conduct its own risk analysis regardless of software used

Answer

Every covered entity, regardless of size or software used, must conduct its own risk analysis as a required implementation specification under HIPAA.

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