Lawrence works for a healthcare provider, which of the following healthcare entities covered by HIPAA (prior to HITECH) includes third-party organizations that host, handle, or process medical…

The correct answer is B. Healthcare Clearinghouses. Healthcare Clearinghouses are third-party organizations that host, handle, or process medical information. These are HIPAA covered entities now.

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Question

Lawrence works for a healthcare provider, which of the following healthcare entities covered by HIPAA (prior to HITECH) includes third-party organizations that host, handle, or process medical information?

Options

ABusiness Associates
BHealthcare Clearinghouses
CHealthcare Plans
DHealthcare Controllers

How the community answered

(17 responses)

A
6% (1)
B
76% (13)
C
12% (2)
D
6% (1)

Explanation

Healthcare Clearinghouses are third-party organizations that host, handle, or process medical information. These are HIPAA covered entities now.

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