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312-50V10 · Question #229

312-50V10 Question #229: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: HIPAA. The HIPAA Privacy Rule regulates the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) held by "covered entities" (generally, health care clearinghouses, employer sponsored health plans, health insurers, and medical service providers that engage in certain transactions.)[1

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Question

It is a regulation that has a set of guidelines, which should be adhered to by anyone who handles any electronic medical data. These guidelines stipulate that all medical practices must ensure that all necessary measures are in place while saving, accessing, and sharing any electronic medical data to keep patient data secure. Which of the following regulations best matches the description?

Options

  • AFISMA
  • BISO/IEC 27002
  • CHIPAA
  • DCOBIT

Explanation

The HIPAA Privacy Rule regulates the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) held by "covered entities" (generally, health care clearinghouses, employer sponsored health plans, health insurers, and medical service providers that engage in certain transactions.)[15] By regulation, the Department of Health and Human Services extended the HIPAA privacy rule to independent contractors of covered entities who fit within the definition of "business associates". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountability_Act#Privacy_Rule

Topics

#HIPAA#healthcare compliance#electronic medical data#regulatory frameworks

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