TMS Info Study Guide Test.

TMS Info Study Guide Test. The Privacy Act (PA), 5 U.S.C. 552a - CORRECT ANSWER The Privacy Act of 1974 (PA), makes records about a living Individual who is a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted to US residence confidential. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its implementing regulation the HIPAA Privacy Rule - CORRECT ANSWER The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities and gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information. At the same time, the Privacy Rule is balanced so that it permits the disclosure of personal health information needed for patient care and other important purposes. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act - CORRECT ANSWER Addresses the privacy and security concerns associated with the electronic transmission of health information. 38 U.S.C. § 5701 VA Claims Confidentiality Statute - CORRECT ANSWER 38 U.S.C. Section 5701 makes VA benefits records and the names and home addresses of present and former armed forces personnel and their dependents confidential. 38 U.S.C. § 5705 Confidentiality of Healthcare Quality Assurance Review Records - CORRECT ANSWER 38 U.S.C. 5705 Confidentiality of Healthcare Quality Assurance Review Records makes information and records generated by VA's medical quality assurance program confidential and privileged and exempt from disclosure under the FOIA. 38 U.S.C.§ 7332 Confidentiality of Certain Medical Records - CORRECT ANSWER 38 U.S.C. Section 7332 makes strictly confidential all VA records that contain the identity, diagnosis, prognosis or treatment of VA patients or subjects for drug abuse, alcoholism or alcohol abuse, infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS), or Sickle Cell Anemia. Disclosures can only be made with patient authorization or as explicitly authorized by the Act. On June 6, 2018, Title 38 U.S.C 7332 was amended to allow for the release of this information for treatment and billing purposes without a specific authorization.