Understanding HIPAA

What does the 'H' in HIPAA stand for?

• Health

• Hospital

• Home

• Human

The 'I' in HIPAA stands for:

• A) Insurance

• B) Internet

• C) Internal

• D) International

What is one of the main purposes of HIPAA?

• Improving the flow of information

• Increasing healthcare costs

• Reducing patient visits

• Enhancing medical equipment.

HIPAA requires healthcare providers to protect patient information. True or False?

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of HIPAA?

• To improve the efficiency of the healthcare system.

• To protect patient privacy.

• To allow unrestricted access to medical records.

• To ensure health insurance coverage for workers.

Which of the following is a fact about HIPAA?

• It allows employers to access employee health records.

• It mandates the protection of patient information.

• It is optional for healthcare providers.

• It was repealed in 2010.

In what year was HIPAA signed into law?

• 1990

• 1996

• 2000

• 2005

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was allowed to set standards for the safeguarding of ________ health information.

• public

• private

• identifiable

• general

What does HIPAA stand for?

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

• Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act

• Health Information Protection and Accessibility Act

• Health Insurance Protection and Accessibility Act

True or False: HIPAA applies to both healthcare providers and health insurance companies.

• True

• False