HIPAA Patient Rights Under HIPAA 2

Question 1

Under HIPAA, within how many days must a covered entity respond to a patient's request to amend their health information?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

Covered entities must act on an amendment request within 60 days, with one possible 30-day extension.

Question 2

A patient requests an accounting of disclosures. Which type of disclosure is generally EXCLUDED from this accounting?

Accepted Answer

Disclosures made for treatment, payment, and operations

Answer

Disclosures for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations are excluded from the required accounting of disclosures.

Question 3

A patient who paid out-of-pocket for a service asks their provider NOT to share that information with their health plan. Under HIPAA, the provider must:

Accepted Answer

Comply if it is technically feasible

Answer

HIPAA requires providers to honor such a restriction request when the patient paid in full out-of-pocket.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes a patient's right to request confidential communications?

Accepted Answer

The right to receive communications by alternative means or at an alternative location

Answer

HIPAA's right to confidential communications lets patients request PHI be sent to a different address or via a different method.

Question 5

When can a covered entity DENY a patient's request to restrict disclosure of their PHI?

Accepted Answer

When the disclosure is required for emergency treatment

Answer

A covered entity may deny a restriction request if the PHI is needed to provide emergency treatment to the patient.

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Practice Test

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Practice Test

HIPAA Patient Rights Under HIPAA 2