DAE 166 UNIT 3 STUDY SET WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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HIPAA stands for? - ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Who does HIPAA affect? - ANSWER Healthcare providers, insurance agencies,
healthcare clearinghouses, employers,and third party entities
When was HIPAA enacted? - ANSWER Enacted in August 21, 1996 and went into effect
on April 14, 2003
HIPAA's 2 Main Goals - ANSWER 1. Establish standards for the confidentiality and
security of health information (PHI).
2. Establish standards for automating the process of claims administration.
What HIPAA does - ANSWER 1. Guarantees the security and privacy of health
information.
2. Reduces health care fraud and abuse
3. Enforces standards for health information.
HIPAA Requirements in Dentistry - ANSWER 1. Know the laws, and your state
requirements
2. Develop, write and implement a privacy policy
3. Adopt or create the required forms
4. Train dental staff regarding privacy policies and procedures, and designate a privacy
officer.
5. Notify patients of new policies by posting and distributing a Notice of Privacy Practice
acquiring patient signed Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notice of Privacy Practice
6. Keep policies and procedures up to date as changes are made to laws.
, What health information is protected? - ANSWER any health information given that
relates to the patient.
The delivery of care to the patient at any time.
Any information, from any covered entity that Identifies the individual.
Best Practice is to assume all patient information is protected health information,
including SS#
Notice of Privacy Practices - ANSWER a document that informs patients of their rights
as outlined under HIPAA
Notice of Privacy Practices is given to... - ANSWER Given to all new patients
Given to patients when changes have been made to it.
Notice of privacy acknowledgment - ANSWER Patient are asked to sign an
acknowledgment they received the notice.
No acknowledgement is required in an emergency
Parents or legal guardians acknowledge on behalf of minor children
Patient PHI NEEDS consent to disclose when... - ANSWER Giving oral communication to
family about patient info
disclosing medical records or billing to family or friend
100% VERIFIED!!
HIPAA stands for? - ANSWER Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Who does HIPAA affect? - ANSWER Healthcare providers, insurance agencies,
healthcare clearinghouses, employers,and third party entities
When was HIPAA enacted? - ANSWER Enacted in August 21, 1996 and went into effect
on April 14, 2003
HIPAA's 2 Main Goals - ANSWER 1. Establish standards for the confidentiality and
security of health information (PHI).
2. Establish standards for automating the process of claims administration.
What HIPAA does - ANSWER 1. Guarantees the security and privacy of health
information.
2. Reduces health care fraud and abuse
3. Enforces standards for health information.
HIPAA Requirements in Dentistry - ANSWER 1. Know the laws, and your state
requirements
2. Develop, write and implement a privacy policy
3. Adopt or create the required forms
4. Train dental staff regarding privacy policies and procedures, and designate a privacy
officer.
5. Notify patients of new policies by posting and distributing a Notice of Privacy Practice
acquiring patient signed Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notice of Privacy Practice
6. Keep policies and procedures up to date as changes are made to laws.
, What health information is protected? - ANSWER any health information given that
relates to the patient.
The delivery of care to the patient at any time.
Any information, from any covered entity that Identifies the individual.
Best Practice is to assume all patient information is protected health information,
including SS#
Notice of Privacy Practices - ANSWER a document that informs patients of their rights
as outlined under HIPAA
Notice of Privacy Practices is given to... - ANSWER Given to all new patients
Given to patients when changes have been made to it.
Notice of privacy acknowledgment - ANSWER Patient are asked to sign an
acknowledgment they received the notice.
No acknowledgement is required in an emergency
Parents or legal guardians acknowledge on behalf of minor children
Patient PHI NEEDS consent to disclose when... - ANSWER Giving oral communication to
family about patient info
disclosing medical records or billing to family or friend
