HIPAA HITECH Act and Technology Requirements 4

Question 1

Under HITECH, which type of health information technology must be 'certified' to qualify for Meaningful Use incentive payments?

Accepted Answer

ONC-certified Electronic Health Record Technology (CEHRT)

Answer

Meaningful Use incentives require use of ONC-certified Electronic Health Record Technology (CEHRT) that meets federal functionality and interoperability standards.

Question 2

What HITECH requirement applies when a covered entity uses an EHR and a patient requests their PHI be sent to a third party?

Accepted Answer

The CE must transmit the PHI electronically if the patient requests it

Answer

HITECH requires covered entities using EHRs to transmit PHI electronically to a designated third party when a patient makes that specific request.

Question 3

Which HITECH provision most significantly expanded state attorneys general authority regarding HIPAA enforcement?

Accepted Answer

Power to bring civil actions on behalf of state residents for HIPAA violations

Answer

HITECH granted state attorneys general the authority to bring civil actions on behalf of state residents harmed by HIPAA violations, creating a new enforcement pathway.

Question 4

Under the HITECH Act, what is required of covered entities regarding the use of PHI for marketing communications sent via electronic means?

Accepted Answer

Written authorization is required for all electronic marketing using PHI

Answer

HITECH requires written authorization before covered entities may use PHI for marketing communications, including those delivered electronically.

Question 5

A business associate discovers a breach on March 1 and notifies the covered entity on April 20. Is this compliant with HITECH?

Accepted Answer

Yes, notification within 60 days of discovery is compliant

Answer

April 20 is 50 days after March 1, which falls within the 60-day window business associates have to notify covered entities under HITECH.

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Practice Test

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Practice Test

HIPAA HITECH Act and Technology Requirements 4