Exam Preview for 6740: HIPAA for Allied Health Professionals March

HIPAA for Allied Health Professionals

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. HIPAA stands for: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Health Information Payment and Accountability Act Health Insurance Payment and Affordability Act Health Information Patient and Audiology Act
2. Which of the following is NOT covered by HIPAA? Standard transaction and code sets Non-identifying patient characteristics National provider identifier and national employer identifier Security, breach notification, and privacy
3. Which of the following is protected health information? Name Social security number Insurance carrier identification number All of the above
4. Which of the following is true about the HIPAA Security Rule? It does not go into effect until 2030. It applies to electronic formats. Providers do not have to safeguards in place as long as they have documentation that they are protecting patient information. Providers must have common sense safeguards in place but do not need policies and procedures related to operations.
5. Which is true about HIPAA Breach Notification? It does not go into effect until 2025. Must occur within 5 business days. It is an 'impermissible' or unauthorized use or disclosure of protected health information (PHI). It applies only to electronic formats.