HIPAA Flashcards
A court order that prohibits the use or disclosure of PHI for any purpose other than the litigation or proceeding for which the PHI was requested.
Qualified protective order
A document that advises the individual of how his or her PHI may be used or disclosed.
Notice of Privacy
A fine imposed by the Secretary of the DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) on a CE (Covered entity) if it is determined that the CE has violated any provision of the Privacy Rule.
Civil monetary penalty
A legal agreement between two parties that lays out the method and timetable for solving a complaint
Resolution agreement
A person or agency to which the rules apply
Covered entity (CE)
A summary of payment or denial of health insurance claim issued by the insurance carrier to the patient or the patient’s representative
Explanation of benefits
An individual or group plan that provides or pays the cost of medical care: group health plans, health insurance issuers, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), issuers of long-term care policies, employee welfare benefit plans, and government health plans.
Healthcare plans
An organization that processes healthcare transactions on behalf of providers and insurers: billing services, medical reviewers, and repricing companies.
Healthcare Clearinghouses
Another person or organization to whom a CE discloses PHI so that person or organization may carry out, assist with the performance of, or perform on behalf of the CE a function or activity.
Business associate
Any health information created or received by a medical practice or healthcare organization that identifies a specific individual.
Protected health information (PHI)
Any person or entity trained and licensed to render health care: physicians, hospitals, dentist, clinics pharmacies, and nursing homes.
Healthcare providers
Employees, volunteers, student, and trainees. Training requirements extend to people working in clinical, administrative, clerical, and related positions in the healthcare environment.
Workforce members
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
aka the Kennedy-Kassebaum BIll
HITECH
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical heath Act
Provision under HIPAA that limits denial of coverage on the basis of previous poor health and the exclusion of preexisting conditions by health plans
Portability