What is the primary purpose of the HIPAA Security Rule?

The correct answer is C. Establish minimum security requirements for PHI collected in electronic form. The Security Rule establishes minimum security requirements for PHI that a covered entity receives, creates, maintains, or transmits in electronic form.

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AEstablish minimum security requirement for medical facilities following the 2001 terrorist attacks.
BEstablish minimum security requirements for PHI collected in any form.
CEstablish minimum security requirements for PHI collected in electronic form.
DEstablish a secure manner of payment processing for insurance claims.

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A
8% (2)
B
15% (4)
C
73% (19)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

The Security Rule establishes minimum security requirements for PHI that a covered entity receives, creates, maintains, or transmits in electronic form.

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