HIPAA Quiz

What does HIPAA stand for?

• Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• Health Insurance Privacy and Accessibility Act

• Health Information Portability and Accessibility Act

What is the primary purpose of HIPAA?

• To regulate health insurance companies

• To safeguard your health information

• To provide health insurance to all citizens

• To manage medical records electronically

What does HIPAA stand for?

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act

• Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act

• Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

What is the primary purpose of HIPAA?

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

• To provide health insurance to all citizens

• To regulate the cost of healthcare services

• To establish healthcare facilities

How does HIPAA aim to protect health information?

• By setting standards for its handling and use

• By providing free healthcare services

• By reducing healthcare costs

• By increasing the number of healthcare providers

What is one of the goals of HIPAA?

• To establish trust and confidence between patients and healthcare providers

• To increase the number of healthcare facilities

• To reduce the cost of health insurance

• To provide free health check-ups

What is the primary purpose of HIPAA?

• To ensure the privacy and security of individuals' health information.

• To provide free healthcare to all citizens.

• To manage the financial records of healthcare providers.

• To regulate the prices of medical treatments.

Which of the following is a protection provided by HIPAA?

• Protects people from losing their health insurance if they change jobs or have pre-existing health conditions.

• Provides free medical treatments for all citizens.

• Ensures that all healthcare providers are paid equally.

• Regulates the cost of prescription drugs.

What does HIPAA describe to prevent fraud and theft of personally identifiable information?

• Safeguards that should be in place.

• Methods to reduce healthcare costs.

• Procedures for medical treatments.

• Guidelines for medical research.

When was the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) passed?

• August 21, 1996

• July 15, 1995

• September 10, 1997

• June 5, 1994