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HCCA - CHC STUDY EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL
ANSWERED {780 Q & A} ALREADY GRADED A+ |
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Content covers each compliance program element, HIPAA terms,
compliance related laws & regulations, study materials, and general
definitions and acronyms
The Privacy Rule does not restrict the use or disclosure of
_______________, which neither identifies nor provides a
reasonable basis to identify an individual.
a. non-protected health information (non-PHI)
b. reverse PHI
c. regulated PHI
d. de-identified health information - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d. de-
identified health information.
Ref. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-
professionals/privacy/special-topics/de-identification/index.html
True or False:
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The ACA requires that all providers adopt a compliance plan as a
condition of enrollment with Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's
Health Insurance Program (CHIP). - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > True
ref. ACA section 6102
Protected health information (PHI) is considered de-identified by
HIPAA Privacy Rule standards by:
a. the removal of 18 specified individual identifiers (safe harbor)
b. removal of only patient name and date of birth
c. a formal determination by a qualified expert
d. absence of actual knowledge by the covered entity that the
remaining information could be used alone or in combination
with other information to identify the individual
e. A, C and D
f. All of the answers - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > e. A, C and D
The Privacy Rule provides two de-identification methods: 1) a
formal determination by a qualified expert; or 2) safe harbor or
the removal of specified individual identifiers as well as absence
of actual knowledge by the covered entity that the remaining
information could be used alone or in combination with other
information to identify the individual.
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Ref. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-
professionals/privacy/special-topics/de-
identification/index.html#preparation
The HIPAA Privacy Rule covers:
a. Health plans
b. Health care clearinghouses
c. Health care providers who conduct certain financial and
administrative transactions electronically.
d. Life insurance companies
e. A, B and C only - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > e. A, B and C only
Collectively, the rule covers only "Covered Entities". It does not
cover or regulate employers, life insurance companies, or public
agencies that deliver social security or welfare benefits.
Ref. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/190/who-
must-comply-with-hipaa-privacy-standards/index.html
Examples of proper disposal methods of protected health
information (PHI) may include:
a. tossing into the trashcan or recycle bin.
b. clearing (using software or hardware products to overwrite
media with non-sensitive data).
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c. purging (degaussing or exposing the media to a strong
magnetic field in order to disrupt the recorded magnetic
domains).
d. destroying (disintegration, pulverization, melting, incinerating,
or shredding).
e. B and D
f. B, C and D - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > f. B, C and D.
Depending on the circumstances, appropriate methods for
removing ePHI from electronic media prior to reuse or disposal
may be by clearing (using software or hardware products to
overwrite media with non-sensitive data) or purging (degaussing
or exposing the media to a strong magnetic field in order to
disrupt the recorded magnetic domains) the information from the
electronic media. If circumstances warrant the destruction of the
electronic media prior to disposal, destruction methods may
include disintegrating, pulverizing, melting, incinerating, or
shredding the media. Covered entities may contract with
business associates to perform these services for them. Ref.
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/disposal-of-
protected-health-information/index.html
True or False:
The Privacy Rule generally requires covered entities to take
reasonable steps to limit uses, disclosures, or requests (if the
request is to another covered entity) of protected health
HCCA - CHC STUDY EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALL
ANSWERED {780 Q & A} ALREADY GRADED A+ |
BRAND NEW! | 100% GUARANTEED PASS
Content covers each compliance program element, HIPAA terms,
compliance related laws & regulations, study materials, and general
definitions and acronyms
The Privacy Rule does not restrict the use or disclosure of
_______________, which neither identifies nor provides a
reasonable basis to identify an individual.
a. non-protected health information (non-PHI)
b. reverse PHI
c. regulated PHI
d. de-identified health information - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > d. de-
identified health information.
Ref. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-
professionals/privacy/special-topics/de-identification/index.html
True or False:
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The ACA requires that all providers adopt a compliance plan as a
condition of enrollment with Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's
Health Insurance Program (CHIP). - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > True
ref. ACA section 6102
Protected health information (PHI) is considered de-identified by
HIPAA Privacy Rule standards by:
a. the removal of 18 specified individual identifiers (safe harbor)
b. removal of only patient name and date of birth
c. a formal determination by a qualified expert
d. absence of actual knowledge by the covered entity that the
remaining information could be used alone or in combination
with other information to identify the individual
e. A, C and D
f. All of the answers - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > e. A, C and D
The Privacy Rule provides two de-identification methods: 1) a
formal determination by a qualified expert; or 2) safe harbor or
the removal of specified individual identifiers as well as absence
of actual knowledge by the covered entity that the remaining
information could be used alone or in combination with other
information to identify the individual.
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Ref. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-
professionals/privacy/special-topics/de-
identification/index.html#preparation
The HIPAA Privacy Rule covers:
a. Health plans
b. Health care clearinghouses
c. Health care providers who conduct certain financial and
administrative transactions electronically.
d. Life insurance companies
e. A, B and C only - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > e. A, B and C only
Collectively, the rule covers only "Covered Entities". It does not
cover or regulate employers, life insurance companies, or public
agencies that deliver social security or welfare benefits.
Ref. https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/190/who-
must-comply-with-hipaa-privacy-standards/index.html
Examples of proper disposal methods of protected health
information (PHI) may include:
a. tossing into the trashcan or recycle bin.
b. clearing (using software or hardware products to overwrite
media with non-sensitive data).
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c. purging (degaussing or exposing the media to a strong
magnetic field in order to disrupt the recorded magnetic
domains).
d. destroying (disintegration, pulverization, melting, incinerating,
or shredding).
e. B and D
f. B, C and D - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > f. B, C and D.
Depending on the circumstances, appropriate methods for
removing ePHI from electronic media prior to reuse or disposal
may be by clearing (using software or hardware products to
overwrite media with non-sensitive data) or purging (degaussing
or exposing the media to a strong magnetic field in order to
disrupt the recorded magnetic domains) the information from the
electronic media. If circumstances warrant the destruction of the
electronic media prior to disposal, destruction methods may
include disintegrating, pulverizing, melting, incinerating, or
shredding the media. Covered entities may contract with
business associates to perform these services for them. Ref.
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/disposal-of-
protected-health-information/index.html
True or False:
The Privacy Rule generally requires covered entities to take
reasonable steps to limit uses, disclosures, or requests (if the
request is to another covered entity) of protected health
