HIPPA Interview Questions and Answers
Ques 11. What is the difference between HIPAA's Privacy Rule and Security Rule?
The Privacy Rule focuses on protecting the privacy of individually identifiable health information, while the Security Rule addresses the security of electronic protected health information (ePHI).
Ques 12. Explain the concept of 'de-identification' of PHI.
De-identification involves removing or altering identifiers from health information to reduce the risk of identification while still allowing data to be used for certain purposes.
Ques 13. What are the penalties for HIPAA violations?
Penalties vary based on the severity of the violation, ranging from fines to criminal charges. Civil penalties can be as high as $1.5 million per violation.
Ques 14. What is the purpose of the HITECH Act in relation to HIPAA?
The HITECH Act enhances and expands HIPAA requirements, including increased penalties for non-compliance and improved enforcement mechanisms.
Ques 15. How does HIPAA address the use of electronic signatures in healthcare transactions?
HIPAA allows the use of electronic signatures, provided they meet specific requirements for security and authentication.
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