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What is the number that is assigned to all providers as a result of HIPAA?
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What are limited data sets?
Which HHS Office is charged with protecting an individual patient's health information privacy and security through the enforcement of HIPAA
What is the relationship between HIPAA and PHI?
PHI (Protected Health Information) is defined under Part 164, Subpart E, section 164.501 of HIPAA. PHI is Individually Identifiable Health Information (IIHI) that is: * Transmitted as Electronic Media or * Stored in any medium described as electronic media in § 164.502 of SubSection E or * Is transmitted or maintained in any other form or medium But excludes: * Education records as covered under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as ammended 20 U.S.C 1232g; and * Records as described at 20 U.S.C 1232g(a)(4)(B)(iv); and * Employment Records held by a Covered Entity in its role as employer. In practice at this time, PHI is treated as IIHI in that the emphasis on electronic communications is no longer considered a means of excluding IIHI from the PHI header. As such, HIPAA's function under the Privacy Rule (Section 164 of Subchapter C of the Act) is define PHI and to then discuss the means whereby PHI will be protected and the exclusions thereto. In simpler terms, the Privacy and Security sections of HIPAA were included to protect patient privacy. PHI is the information that is being protected. HIPAA explains when and how to protect this information, and the various reasons that such protections may be overridden.
Which Title of HIPAA most affects confidentiality issues for health care providers?
title II
Do HIPAA regulations stipulate healthcare providers can access any patient information they choose at their place of employment?
no
How does HIPAA affect electronic medical record?
All medical records are treated the same under HIPAA, without regard to the form the record is kept in: Paper, Electronic, Mixed Media, X-Rays, etc. HIPAA applies to electronic medical records as much as it does to paper records. The patient still needs to sign a release for information to be transferred to other providers.
What three types of covered entities are specified in the HIPAA privacy rule?
In the rule, there are: * Providers -- givers of healthcare. * Payers -- often insurance companies * Clearing houses or repricers -- computerized operations that converted prices. Since then, Medicare has announced that, while not covered by HIPAA, they will adopt the HIPAA tenets and treat themselves as a covered entity.
What is determining factor in deciding whether or not health care providers are considered covered entites under HIPAA?
State licensing as such in most cases.
Is the HIPPA law a federal law?
HIPAA provides a uniform set of guidelines that apply to all providers and organizations. HIPAA requirements are not affected by state boundaries.
Health insurance claims are not covered by HIPPA law?
The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes a foundation of Federal protection for personal ... Determining eligibility or coverage under a plan and adjudicating claims; ... any health care provider (including providers not covered by the Privacy Rule).
Will planned parenthood call to notify a patient?
Per HIPAA rules, like other health care providers, Planned Parenthood only calls patients with their written permission.
Is planned parenthood confidential?
Yes, like all health care providers in the US, Planned Parenthood is bound by HIPAA rules regarding confidentiality and the release of private health information.
Why hipaa was enacted?
why hipaa was enacted
What are the factor that needs to be considered when assessing the likelihood of risk and harm in HIPAA?
Number of departments affected
Does hipaa affect the patient's access to his or her medical records if so can you describe the effects and procedure for obtaining access?
should not affect access by patient- in fact, it tends to confirm for providers that patients records ARE theirs for review
