Chapter 3 Review Questions Flashcards
Which branch of the HHS controls the electronic standards of transaction for an insurance clam? And what is the current standard?
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). The current standard is Version 5010.
Which HHS divisions responsible for enforcing HIPAA rules?
OCR (Office of Civil Rights).
Do federal or state agencies administrate Medicare? Medicaid?
Medicare is administrated at a federal level. Medicaid is administrated by states.
What does the HIPAA Enforcement Rule determine?
The Enforcement Rule establishes penalties for violations to HIPAA rules and procedures following a violation, such as investigations and hearings.
What are the goals of the meaningful use of technology in healthcare?
The goals of meaningful use are to help healthcare providers know more about their patients, make better decisions, and save money.
Why would an eligible provider want to demonstrate the meaningful use of technology?
Eligible providers who demonstrate meaningful use receive monetary incentives.
What are possible breaches of e-PHI?
A breach can be theft, unauthorized access or discloser, loss, or improper disposal of e-PHI.
What is the purpose of a public health record?
A public health record is used for collection of public health data to be analyzed by researchers.
What is the basic rule of thumb of record disposal?
The basic rule of thumb is to make sure the data on an electronic device is unusable, indecipherable, and cannot be reconstructed.
Why are SLAs important and what do they establish?
SLAs establish how e-PHI is shared and used, and an SLA establishes expectations of service provided.
