HIPAA Patient Rights Under HIPAA 4

Question 1

Under HIPAA, which of the following is NOT a valid ground for a covered entity to deny a patient's amendment request?

Accepted Answer

The patient did not submit the request during business hours

Answer

Business hours of submission is never a valid basis for denying an amendment request under HIPAA.

Question 2

A patient wants to know who has accessed their electronic health record in the past year. Which HIPAA right most directly addresses this?

Accepted Answer

Right to an accounting of disclosures

Answer

The right to an accounting of disclosures allows patients to learn which entities have received their PHI.

Question 3

A covered entity may charge a fee for providing PHI to a patient. Under HIPAA, this fee must be:

Accepted Answer

Cost-based and limited to labor, supplies, and postage

Answer

HIPAA permits only a reasonable, cost-based fee covering labor for copying, supplies, and postage.

Question 4

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between HIPAA patient rights and state law?

Accepted Answer

State laws that provide greater privacy protections than HIPAA generally prevail

Answer

HIPAA sets a federal floor; state laws that are more protective of patient privacy are not preempted.

Question 5

If a covered entity denies access to PHI in a designated record set, it must provide the denial in writing and include:

Accepted Answer

The basis for denial, the patient's right to review, and complaint procedures

Answer

A written denial must explain the basis, inform the patient of their right to request a review, and describe how to file a complaint.

HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Practice Test