Chapter 5: Exceptions to the Privacy Rule Flashcards
1
Q
When does a patient’s signed authorization is not required under the Privacy Rule?
A
In treatment, payment and health care operations.
2
Q
How does HIPAA Privacy Rule permits a health care provider to disclose protected information in treatment?
A
To another health care provider for that provider’s treatment of the individual.
3
Q
How does HIPAA Privacy Rule permits disclose protected information in payment?
A
Allows providers to release information to payers for the processing on insurance claims.
4
Q
How does HIPAA Privacy Rule permits disclose protected information in Health Care Operations?
A
Health Care Operations are administrative, financial, legal, and quality improvement activities of a covered entity necessary to run its business.
