Question

question 13 (2.5 points)
the hipaa privacy rule was designed to provide a uniform level of privacy and
security on the federal level. this privacy rule, which applies to both paper and
electronic transmissions of protected health information by covered entities,
developed out of the concern that transmission of healthcare information through
electronic means could lead to widespread gaps in the protection of client
confidentiality. which of the following is not a requirement of the privacy rule?

it requires health plans and other covered entities to establish policies and
procedures to protect the confidentiality of health information about their
patients.

it provides detailed patient information to individuals outside of the healthcare
agency.

it requires technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect the
security of protected health information in electronic form.

it provides patients with rights concerning how their health information is used
and disclosed by healthcare providers who fall within the domain of hipaa.

Explanation:

The HIPAA Privacy Rule focuses on protecting patient health information confidentiality and security. Option 1 is a requirement (establishing policies/procedures). Option 3 is a requirement (safeguards for electronic PHI). Option 4 is a requirement (patient rights over health info). Option 2 goes against the rule's purpose (sharing detailed info outside healthcare agency is not a requirement; the rule restricts unauthorized disclosures).

Answer:

B. It provides detailed patient information to individuals outside of the healthcare agency.