Unit 9

Question 1

1. Define each:
   a. HIPAA Privacy Rule:
   b. HIPAA Security Rule:
   c. HIPAA Breach Notification Rule:

Answer 1

a. sets national standards for the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI)
b. specifies safeguards that covered entities and their business associates must use to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI)
c. requires covered entities to notify affected individuals, HHS, and, in some cases, the media of a breach of unsecured PHI

Question 2

2. Explain the 5 titles of the HIPAA Act

Answer 2

Title I: Protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families that change or lose their jobs.

Title II: Prevents health care fraud and abuse;

Title III: Guidelines for pre-tax medical spending accounts;

Title IV: Guidelines for group health plans; p

Title V: Governs company-owned life insurance policies

Question 3

3. What are the core features of EHR/EMR?

Answer 3

Health information and data capabilities
Result management
Order management
Decision support
Electronic communication and connectivity
Patient support
Administrative processes and reporting
Reporting and population health

Question 4

4. Mobile and digital technology communication can be used through what tools?

Answer 4

Virtual platforms (telemedicine/telehealth)
Computer desktop (dedicated)
Computers on wheels (COWs); mobile computers
Handheld devices at the point of care
Monitoring systems
Smartphones
Mobile app data retrieval capture

Question 5

5. The best way to link various health technologies together in a meaningful way is to?

Answer 5

use interfaces.