Chapter 5 - Confidentiality Flashcards
invasion of privacy
intentional prying or intruding into another persons life that causes damages
What are the two sections of the “health accountability” portion of HIPAA?
- The Privacy Rule
2. The Security Rule
What information is considered PHI?
- Any information that can identify a specific individual
- A persons past, present, or future medical conditions
- The type of care that has been provided
What are the covered entities under HIPAA?
- Healthcare provider
- Health insurance company
- Health-related company
PHI
protected health information
de-identify
the removal of private information from a document or electronically restricting access to certain patient information
slander
intentionally spoken defamatory statements made to a third party
libel
defamatory statements written down or put into a permanent form
Who can you disclose PHI to?
other covered entities who are a part of that patient’s care
defamatory statements written down or put into a permanent form
privacy
freedom from intrusion
fine for misdemeanor violation of HIPAA
Up to $50,000 fine and up to 1 year imprisonment
fine for felony violation of HIPAA if obtained or disclosed under false pretenses
a fine of up to $100,000 and up to 5 years imprisonment
fine for felony violation of HIPAA if the intent is to sell, transfer, or use for commercial advantage, personal gain, or malicious harm
fine of up to $250,000 and up to 10 years imprisonment
Prosecution of criminal charges for HIPAA violations are submitted to _____.
the DOJ
