What does the acronym HIPAA stand for?
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Medical Office Assistant · Administrative Procedures and Office Management
HIPAA and Protected Health Information
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule primarily protects which of the following?
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Which federal office is primarily responsible for enforcing the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules?
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Which of the following is considered a HIPAA covered entity?
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Which three categories make up the HIPAA covered entities?
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You’ll learn to
- Define HIPAA and protected health information (PHI) and identify covered entities and business associates.
- Apply the minimum necessary standard and distinguish permitted disclosures (TPO) from those requiring authorization.
- Describe patient privacy rights under the Privacy Rule and how the front office supports them.
- Recognize breach, enforcement, and penalty concepts and when to escalate privacy concerns.
- Apply reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to daily office tasks.
Sources & references
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)
- HHS Office for Civil Rights — HIPAA for Professionals
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — Your Rights Under HIPAA
- Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT — Privacy, Security, and HIPAA
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