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A pharmaceutical company asks for a list of all individuals in your practice, so
they can send those individuals a free gift of a pill sorter. Is it permissible for you
to provide the list?
Yes, if each individual on the list signed an authorization permitting the Covered Entity
to release the PHI necessary for the marketing purposes.
For which of the following types of PHI does HIPAA require a signed
authorization for use or disclosure?
Psychotherapy notes
Which of the following is most likely to be a business associate of a healthcare
provider that is a Covered Entity?
Answering service
Which of the following is one of the three primary parts of HIPAA?
The Security Rule
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Who should HIPAA complaints be directed to within the Covered Entity?
, Privacy Officer
When must the provider distribute a HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)?
At the first encounter the provider has with the individual, unless the first encounter is an
emergency
John, a pharmacist at the local drug store, is calling a customer, Beth, to ask her
allergy questions before giving her a newly prescribed medication. There is a
very long line at the pharmacy and many people are within earshot of John and
Beth. If other customers hear about Beth's allergies and medical conditions over
the course of their conversation, would John be in violation of HIPAA?
Yes, this info is protected by HIPAA
Linda's practice calls individuals to confirm appointments. Karen requests that
the practice does not make these calls to her because she is afraid her husband
will become abusive if he finds out she is seeking treatment. Karen says she will
call the practice to confirm and asks to be taken off the call list. Does HIPAA
require the practice comply with Karen's request?
Yes. This is a request for a reasonable accommodation because Karen believes she is
endangered.
True or False: An individual is allowed to request information of how their
personal health information has been used.