HIPAA Exam HIO-301 Topic 2 Question 37 Discussion

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Question #: 37
Topic #: 2

The objective of this HIPAA security category includes policies and procedures to protect, control and monitor access to electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI):

ATechnical Safeguards

BTechnical Security Mechanisms

CElectronic Signatures

DAdministrative Safeguards

EPhysical Safeguards

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Suggested Answer: D

by Venita at Nov 18, 2022, 11:40 AM

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Elfriede

1 months ago

I'm stumped, this question is like a HIPAA maze! I guess I'll just eenie-meenie-miney-moe it and hope for the best.

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Ligia

4 days ago

B) Technical Security Mechanisms

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Moon

19 days ago

A) Technical Safeguards

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Lilli

1 months ago

E) Physical Safeguards has to be the correct answer. You can't forget about the physical security aspects of HIPAA compliance!

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Providencia

2 months ago

This is a tricky one, but I'm going with B) Technical Security Mechanisms. HIPAA's security standards definitely include technical measures to control and monitor access to ePHI.

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Octavio

11 days ago

I'm not sure about A) Technical Safeguards. I think it might be D) Administrative Safeguards, since that involves policies and procedures for controlling access.

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Rikki

15 days ago

I agree with you, B) Technical Security Mechanisms are definitely part of the security measures to protect ePHI.

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Walker

16 days ago

I believe it's D) Administrative Safeguards. They also play a role in controlling access to ePHI.

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Fernanda

18 days ago

I think it's A) Technical Safeguards. Those are put in place to protect ePHI.

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Kathrine

21 days ago

I agree with you, I also think it's A) Technical Safeguards. It makes sense to have specific measures in place to safeguard electronic health information.

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Tish

1 months ago

I think it's A) Technical Safeguards. That sounds like it would involve protecting access to ePHI.

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Derick

2 months ago

D) Administrative Safeguards seems like the right answer to me. HIPAA's security requirements cover administrative controls, not just technical ones.

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Pansy

4 days ago

Administrative Safeguards help ensure that the organization is compliant with HIPAA regulations and protects patient information.

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Ellsworth

11 days ago

It's important to have a comprehensive approach to HIPAA security, including both technical and administrative safeguards.

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Ming

12 days ago

Yes, Administrative Safeguards involve policies and procedures to manage the selection, development, implementation, and maintenance of security measures.

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Dorethea

13 days ago

I agree, Administrative Safeguards are essential for protecting ePHI.

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Gerry

21 days ago

Absolutely, both are necessary to ensure the security of electronic Protected Health Information.

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Carissa

27 days ago

It's important to have a combination of technical and administrative safeguards in place.

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Gianna

1 months ago

Yes, they focus on the policies and procedures needed to comply with HIPAA regulations.

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Marilynn

2 months ago

I agree, Administrative Safeguards are essential for protecting ePHI.

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Pearlene

2 months ago

I think the answer is A) Technical Safeguards. HIPAA's security category focuses on policies and procedures to protect access to ePHI, which is the main purpose of technical safeguards.

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