Question

which of the following makes a health care provider a covered entity that must follow the privacy rule? submitting physical claim forms submitting physical third - party claims transmitting electronic claims that contain protected health information transmitting point - of - sale transactions

Explanation:

The Privacy Rule (HIPAA) applies to covered entities that transmit electronic protected health information (ePHI). Transmitting electronic claims with protected health info meets this. Physical claims or point - of - sale transactions (not related to health info transmission for coverage) don't qualify. So the option "Transmitting electronic claims that contain protected health information" is correct.

Answer:

C. Transmitting electronic claims that contain protected health information (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with the third option as C; if original labels differ, adjust the identifier but keep the text)