HIPPA perguntas e respostas de entrevista

Pergunta 1. What is the main purpose of HIPAA?

HIPAA aims to protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information.

Pergunta 2. What are the two main rules under HIPAA?

HIPAA consists of the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule.

Pergunta 3. Define PHI (Protected Health Information).

PHI includes any individually identifiable health information.

Example:

Patient names, addresses, birthdates, and medical records.

Pergunta 4. Explain the minimum necessary rule in HIPAA.

Covered entities must limit the use and disclosure of PHI to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose.

Pergunta 5. What is a HIPAA Business Associate?

A Business Associate is a person or entity that performs certain functions or activities involving the use or disclosure of PHI on behalf of, or provides services to, a covered entity.

Example:

A third-party billing company hired by a healthcare provider.