Health Information Tecnology

Is a social security number considered PHI?

• Yes

• No

• Only if given on the phone

What is the goal of HIPAA?

• To protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information.
• To promote the sharing of individuals' health information.
• To increase the cost of healthcare services.
• To limit access to healthcare services for certain individuals.

Is a patient's photo considered PHI?

• Only if it contains personal information
• No
• Sometimes
• Yes

What does HIPAA stand for?

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• Healthcare Information Protection and Accountability Act
• Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act
• Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act

What is the HITECH Act?

• The HITECH Act is a law that restricts the use of health information technology.
• The HITECH Act is a law that promotes the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology.
• The HITECH Act is a law that promotes the use of outdated health information technology.
• The HITECH Act is a law that has no impact on health information technology.

What is HIPAA's Security Rule?

• HIPAA's Security Rule is a set of regulations that establish national standards for the security of physical health information.
• HIPAA's Security Rule is a set of regulations that establish national standards for the security of social media accounts.
• HIPAA's Security Rule is a set of regulations that establish national standards for the security of personal financial information.
• HIPAA's Security Rule is a set of regulations that establish national standards for the security of electronic protected health information (ePHI).

What are the different areas of HIPAA's Security Rule?

• administrative safeguards, physical safeguards, and technical safeguards
• privacy safeguards, physical safeguards, and technical safeguards
• administrative safeguards, technical safeguards, and organizational safeguards
• administrative safeguards, physical safeguards, and operational safeguards

What is a deliberate HIPAA violation?

• Violating HIPAA regulations without any purpose
• Intentionally violating HIPAA regulations.
• Unintentionally violating HIPAA regulations
• Accidentally violating HIPAA regulations

What is an incidental HIPAA violation?

• Intentional sharing of PHI
• Accidental sharing of PHI

What does HIPAA's Security Rule apply to?

• Physical health information
• Electronic protected health information (ePHI)
• Personal identification information
• Medical billing information