Pre Test – Overview Of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

Under HIPAA, protected health information is individually identifiable health information, whether oral, written or electronic, that is transmitted electronically.

One general HIPAA standard requires ensuring the confidentially, integrity and availability of all electronic PHI the covered entity receives, creates, maintains or transmits.

HIPAA Covered Entities include all health care providers, all health plans and most clearinghouses.

Under HIPAA privacy rules, all protected health information is covered whether oral, written or electronic.

HIPPA privacy rules govern use and disclosure of protected health information.

HIPPA security rules involve administrative, legal and technical “safeguards”

HIPPA uses are outside the organization while disclosures are within the organizations.

There is no HIPAA requirement to make any effort to limit requests for PHI to the minimum necessary for particular purpose.

Under HIPAA, individuals have no right to have a covered entity amend confidential information.

HIPPA notices of privacy practices are not required to be prominently posted in service locations or on the covered entity’s website.