2.1.6 HIPAA Review

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What does HIPAA stand for?

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

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What is the main purpose of HIPAA?

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To protect the privacy and security of individuals' medical information.

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True or False: Parents are not allowed to know medical information about their children under 18 according to HIPAA.

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False

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True or False: Consulting another doctor about a patient without identifying information violates HIPAA.

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False

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True or False: Patients should be aware of their privacy rights regarding medical information.

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True

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True or False: Violating HIPAA can result in job loss for medical staff.

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True

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In what decade was HIPAA created?

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The 1990s.

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What type of information does HIPAA protect?

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Protected Health Information (PHI), which includes any information that can identify a patient.

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What are the consequences of violating HIPAA?

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Consequences can include fines, job loss, and legal action.

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What is PHI?

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Protected Health Information, which includes any health information that can be linked to an individual.