HIPAA Privacy Flashcards
1
Q
HIPAA prohibits…
A
Disclosure of people’s health information
2
Q
Disclosure is only allowed if…
A
Person gives consent; necessary to treat the person; truly necessary for insurer or physician to get paid
3
Q
HIPAA requires doctors and health plans to…
A
Protect health information even if no sharing is intended
4
Q
HIPAA regulates…
A
Health care providers, plans, insurers, and clearinghouses
5
Q
Third-parties (such as medical providers and MIB) typically won’t release health info to life insurers/agents unless…
A
Everyone follows HIPAA
6
Q
State rules often impose the same standards on…
A
Life insurance transactions
