HIPAA Compliance Training

What does HIPAA stand for?

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act

• Healthcare Information Protection and Access Act

• Healthcare Insurance Privacy and Access Act

Which of the following is NOT considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?

• Name and address

• Social Security number

• Medical diagnosis

• Email address

What is the purpose of HIPAA?

• To protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information

• To regulate healthcare costs

• To provide universal healthcare coverage

• To promote medical research

Who is responsible for enforcing HIPAA regulations?

• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Which of the following is a requirement of HIPAA?

• Encrypting electronic health records

• Requiring healthcare providers to disclose all patient information

• Sharing patient information without consent

• Storing health records in unsecured locations

What is the penalty for non-compliance with HIPAA regulations?

• Verbal warning

• Fines and criminal charges

• Community service

• Loss of healthcare license

Who must comply with HIPAA regulations?

• Only healthcare providers

• Only healthcare insurers

• Only healthcare administrators

• All entities that handle protected health information

What is the minimum necessary rule under HIPAA?

• Only the minimum amount of protected health information should be used or disclosed

• All protected health information should be disclosed

• No protected health information should be used or disclosed

• Only the maximum amount of protected health information should be used or disclosed

What is the purpose of a HIPAA risk assessment?

• To identify and address potential risks to the security of protected health information

• To determine eligibility for healthcare coverage

• To assess the quality of healthcare services

• To evaluate the effectiveness of medical treatments

What is the role of a HIPAA privacy officer?

• To ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy regulations

• To provide medical treatment to patients

• To manage healthcare facility finances

• To develop new healthcare technologies