Privacy of Protected Health Info

Question 1

In which of the following circumstances is First National Bank MOST LIKELY to be covered by the HITECH regulations?

a. The bank opens a payroll account for a local hospital
b. The bank processes a lock box account for a medical clinic primarily consisting of patient payments
c. The bank makes a loan to a group of doctors to purchase office equipment, secured by the equipment
d. A medical equipment vendor opens a checking account at the bank

Answer 1

b. The bank processes a lock box account for a medical clinic primarily consisting of patient payments

Question 2

What duty does a Business Associate have if it experiences a breach in security related to medical information?

a. Notify the state attorney general’s office
b. Notify the individuals whose information could have been disclosed
C. Notify the Covered Entity who provided the information
d. Notify DHHS

Answer 2

C. Notify the Covered Entity who provided the information

Question 3

Which of the following is a requirement in the HITECH Act for Business Associates?

a. Encrypt all email transmissions
b. Filter all internet traffic for viruses
c. Implement password protocols
d. Perform background checks on employees

Answer 3

c. Implement password protocols