RHIT Healthcare Compliance and Regulations 2

Question 1

Under HIPAA's Minimum Necessary Standard, a covered entity must limit PHI disclosures to the amount reasonably necessary to accomplish the intended purpose. Which disclosure is EXEMPT from this standard?

Accepted Answer

Disclosures required by law

Answer

Disclosures required by law are exempt from the Minimum Necessary Standard under 45 CFR §164.502(b).

Question 2

A hospital receives a subpoena for a patient's medical records. Under HIPAA, which condition must be met before releasing the records without a patient authorization?

Accepted Answer

Satisfactory assurance that the patient has been notified or a qualified protective order is in place

Answer

HIPAA requires satisfactory assurances that the patient was notified or a protective order exists before releasing records in response to a subpoena.

Question 3

Which federal law established the HITECH Act's requirements for notifying patients of breaches involving unsecured PHI?

Accepted Answer

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Answer

The HITECH Act was enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and introduced the Breach Notification Rule.

Question 4

A patient requests an amendment to their medical record, stating that a diagnosis is incorrect. The covered entity may deny the request if:

Accepted Answer

The provider believes the record is accurate and complete

Answer

Under 45 CFR §164.526, a covered entity may deny an amendment if it reasonably believes the information is accurate and complete.

Question 5

The Conditions of Participation (CoPs) issued by CMS establish standards that hospitals must meet to receive reimbursement from which programs?

Accepted Answer

Both Medicare and Medicaid

Answer

CMS Conditions of Participation apply to facilities seeking reimbursement from both Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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RHIT Healthcare Compliance and Regulations 2