HIPAA created national standards to protect sensitive patient health information.
False
True
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HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
False
True
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Employer-sponsored health plans are not covered entities.
False
True
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule is enforced by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
False
True
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Under HIPAA, covered entities include healthcare providers who transmit health information in electronic form in connection with certain transactions.
True
False
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Business associate can use PHI without restrictions.
False
True
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The privacy rule restricts any use of health information
True
False
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The HIPAA Security Rule specifically protects electronic protected Health Information (e-PHI)
True
False
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The privacy Rule permits, but does not require, covered entities to use and disclose PHI without an individual's authorization for specific purposes like treatment or healthcare operations.