HIPAA Exam HIO-201 Topic 1 Question 74 Discussion

Actual exam question for HIPAA's HIO-201 exam

Question #: 74
Topic #: 1

Select the correct statement regarding the responsibilities of providers and payers under HIPAA's privacy rule.

AOptionally, they might develop a mechanism of accounting for all disclosures of PHI for purposes other than TPO.

BThey must redesign their offices, workspaces, and storage systems to afford maximum protection to PHI from intentional and unintentional use and disclosure.

CThey must develop methods for disclosing only the minimum amount of protected information necessary to accomplish any intended purpose.

DThey must obtain a ''top secret'' security clearance for all member of their workforce.

EThey must identify business associates that need to use PHI to accomplish their function and develop authorization forms to allow PHI to be shared with these business associates.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Brett at Jul 09, 2024, 09:40 PM

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Thaddeus

1 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer isn't 'they must obtain a unicorn for the office to guard the PHI'. Come on, let's keep this grounded in reality!

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Kassandra

6 days ago

C) They must develop methods for disclosing only the minimum amount of protected information necessary to accomplish any intended purpose.

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Stefania

13 days ago

A) Optionally, they might develop a mechanism of accounting for all disclosures of PHI for purposes other than TPO.

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Emily

1 months ago

Option E makes sense. Identifying business associates and developing authorization forms for PHI sharing is an important part of HIPAA compliance.

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Thurman

6 days ago

User 3: It's important to only disclose the minimum amount of protected information necessary.

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Casey

13 days ago

User 2: Yes, developing authorization forms for sharing PHI with business associates is a key responsibility.

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Aimee

1 months ago

User 1: I agree, identifying business associates is crucial for HIPAA compliance.

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Giovanna

2 months ago

Haha, a 'top secret' security clearance for all workforce members? That's just ridiculous. HIPAA has strict requirements, but that's taking it way too far!

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Laurel

16 days ago

E) They must identify business associates that need to use PHI to accomplish their function and develop authorization forms to allow PHI to be shared with these business associates.

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Shawnna

25 days ago

C) They must develop methods for disclosing only the minimum amount of protected information necessary to accomplish any intended purpose.

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Kristine

1 months ago

A) Optionally, they might develop a mechanism of accounting for all disclosures of PHI for purposes other than TPO.

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Tasia

2 months ago

Option B seems a bit extreme. While HIPAA does require reasonable safeguards, redesigning entire offices and workspaces is likely not a universal requirement.

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Verda

2 months ago

I also believe option C is the correct statement, as it ensures that only the necessary information is disclosed to accomplish the intended purpose.

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Marnie

2 months ago

I agree with Hana, option C makes the most sense because it aligns with the principle of minimum necessary.

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Maxima

2 months ago

I think option C is the correct answer. HIPAA's privacy rule requires providers and payers to develop methods for disclosing the minimum amount of protected information necessary.

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