HIPAA Basics
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What does PHI stand for?
Protected Health Information.
What type of information does the Security Rule protect?
What color are Smurfs?
Blue
An improper use or disclosure of PHI.
What year was HIPAA enacted?
1996
Name one patient right under HIPAA.
Access records, request corrections, request restrictions, etc.
Administrative, Physical or Technical
How many continents are there?
7
What does PHI mean?
Protected Health Information
PHI may be used for what three main puroposes?
Treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
Which safeguard protects buildings and equipment?
Physical safeguards
Washington D.C
How many days does an organization have to notify people after discovering a breach?
No later than 60 days.
Name one example of PHI.
Name, address, phone number, diagnosis, medical record number, SSN, etc.
Only use or share the minimum PHI needed.
Which safeguard includes passwords and access controls?
Technical safeguards
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific Ocean.
Description of the breach, information involved, protection steps, contact information, etc.
Who must comply with HIPAA?
Covered entities and business associates.
True or False: Patients can request corrections to their health records.
True.
What are the three safeguards required by the Security Rule?
Physical and Technical
A breach happens when what type of information is improperly used or disclosed?
Protected Health Information (PHI)