State or local laws can never override HIPAA.
False
Protected health information (PHI) requires an association between an
individual and a diagnosis.
True
Some covered entities are exempted under HIPAA from submitting claims
electronically using the standard transaction format.
True
The acronym EDI stands for
Electronic data interchange.
Which group of providers would be considered covered entities?
a. Rehabilitation center, same-day surgical center, mental health clinic
b. Clinical laboratory, durable medical equipment store, rural-based physician
c. Home help personnel assisting homebound patients, ambulance service,
clinic pharmacy
d. All of the above
,Which law takes precedence when there is a difference in laws?
State law when it is more restrictive
A health care clearinghouse functions as
An intermediary to submit claims on behalf of a provider
The HIPAA Officer is responsible to train which group of workers in a facility?
a. Nursing staff, radiology department staff, laboratory staff, and medical staff
b. Housekeeping staff and maintenance staff
c. Office workers (medical records and business office/patient accounts staff)
d. a and c
e. a, b, and c
e. a, b, and c
What are the main areas of health care that HIPAA addresses? Select the
best answer.
d. Identifiers, electronic transactions, security of e-PHI, and privacy of PHI
Medical Savings Account (now Health Savings Account) is a means to shelter
funds from taxes to pay for....
medical expenses.
, Written policies are a responsibility of the HIPAA Officer.
True
Which organization has Congress legislated to define protected health
information (PHI)?
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What type of health information does the Security Rule address?
Electronic PHI held by a covered entity
Only clinical staff need to understand HIPAA.
False
The HIPAA Privacy Officer is responsible for....
tracking who has access to PHI.
Choose the correct acronym for Public Law 104-91.