A project team selected a random sample of patient accounts for testing the deliverable. The data was masked since it contained patient names. Which of the following describes this type of data?

The correct answer is B. Protected health information. The data described in the scenario contains patient names, which is a form of protected health information (PHI). PHI is any data that relates to an individual's health status, healthcare provision, or payment for healthcare, and is protected under regulations such as HIPAA…

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AConfidential information
BProtected health information
CPersonally identifiable information
DSecurity clearance

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A
2% (1)
B
93% (57)
C
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D
3% (2)

Explanation

The data described in the scenario contains patient names, which is a form of protected health information (PHI). PHI is any data that relates to an individual's health status, healthcare provision, or payment for healthcare, and is protected under regulations such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Masking the data is a measure to ensure privacy while conducting tests.

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#Protected Health Information#Data privacy#Sensitive data#Data masking

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