HIPAA Exam HIO-201 Topic 3 Question 47 Discussion

Actual exam question for HIPAA's HIO-201 exam

Question #: 47
Topic #: 3

A hospital is preparing a file of treatment information for the state of California. This file is to be sent to external medical researchers. The hospital has removed SSN, name, phone and other information that specifically identifies an individual However, there may still be data in the file that potentially could identify the individual Can the hospital claim 'safe harbor'' and release the file to the researchers?

AYes the hospital's actions satisfy the ''safe harbor'' method of de-identification

BNo - a person with appropriate knowledge and experience must determine that the information that remains can identify an individual,

CNo - authorization to release the information is still required by HIPAA

DNo- to satisfy ''safe harbor the hospital must also have no knowledge of a way to use the remaining data to identify an individual.

EYes - medical researchers are covered entities and ''research'' is considered a part of ''treatment'' by HIPAA.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Kimberlie at Feb 05, 2023, 08:00 AM

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Dottie

2 months ago

I'm gonna have to go with B. Wouldn't want to end up in the doghouse with the state of California, am I right? Though I do enjoy a good game of 'How Many Patients Can We Identify?'

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Luisa

2 days ago

C) No - authorization to release the information is still required by HIPAA

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Shawna

3 days ago

A) Yes the hospital's actions satisfy the ''safe harbor'' method of de-identification

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Douglass

17 days ago

B) No - a person with appropriate knowledge and experience must determine that the information that remains can identify an individual

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Tamesha

2 months ago

Hold up, option E? What kind of hospital is this running a cheeky HIPAA loophole like that? Nope, not on my watch!

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Arthur

7 days ago

A) Yes the hospital's actions satisfy the ''safe harbor'' method of de-identification

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Magnolia

9 days ago

D) No- to satisfy ''safe harbor the hospital must also have no knowledge of a way to use the remaining data to identify an individual.

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Margart

11 days ago

C) No - authorization to release the information is still required by HIPAA

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Jeannine

15 days ago

B) No - a person with appropriate knowledge and experience must determine that the information that remains can identify an individual

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Irma

19 days ago

A) Yes the hospital's actions satisfy the ''safe harbor'' method of de-identification

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Thaddeus

2 months ago

Option D seems like the way to go. Gotta cover all your bases when it comes to protecting patient privacy. Can't be too careful these days, right?

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Carman

1 months ago

Option D seems like the way to go. Gotta cover all your bases when it comes to protecting patient privacy. Can't be too careful these days, right?

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Alona

2 months ago

A) Yes the hospital's actions satisfy the ''safe harbor'' method of de-identification

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Ozell

2 months ago

I agree with Jacki, authorization is still required by HIPAA to release the information.

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Jacki

2 months ago

I disagree, a person with appropriate knowledge must determine if the remaining data can identify an individual.

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Mari

2 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm leaning towards option B, but I'm not 100% sure. HIPAA can be a real minefield sometimes, you know?

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Regenia

2 months ago

I think the hospital can claim 'safe harbor' and release the file.

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