Release of Information and Privacy Practices Flashcards
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Which federal regulation primarily governs the release of patient health information by covered entities?
Answer: The HIPAA Privacy Rule
The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards for the protection of individually identifiable health information and governs when and how it may be disclosed.
A patient requests access to their own medical records. Under HIPAA, the covered entity must provide access within:
Answer: 30 calendar days, with one possible 30-day extension
HIPAA requires covered entities to act on a patient's request for access to their PHI within 30 days, with one permitted 30-day extension if the entity notifies the individual.
Which of the following is NOT required on a valid HIPAA-compliant authorization form for release of information?
Answer: The patient's insurance policy number
HIPAA authorization forms require specific elements including description of information, purpose, expiration, and patient signature, but not the patient's insurance policy number.
Under HIPAA, which of the following disclosures does NOT require patient authorization?
Answer: Disclosure for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO)
HIPAA permits covered entities to use and disclose PHI for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations without patient authorization.
What is the 'minimum necessary' standard under HIPAA?
Answer: Covered entities must disclose the minimum amount of PHI needed to accomplish the intended purpose
The minimum necessary standard requires covered entities to make reasonable efforts to limit PHI disclosure to the minimum needed for the intended purpose.
A hospital receives a subpoena for patient records without a court order. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Review the subpoena and follow applicable state law and HIPAA requirements before releasing
A subpoena alone does not automatically override HIPAA; the facility must review applicable state law and HIPAA requirements to determine the appropriate response.