Module #7: Healthcare Flashcards

1
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Why privacy law in healthcare?

A
  • protect one’s sense of self
  • allows for more dialogue
  • safeguards against unequal treatment
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How can covered entities ensure compliance with regulations that protect the privacy and security of healthcare info?

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Covered entities include:
- health plans (health insurance co, HMO, company health plan, medicare/medicaid),

  • healthcare clearing houses (ie: billing service, HRIS)
  • healthcare providers who electronically transmit any health insurance.
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What does HIPPA stand for?

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

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Why was HIPPA enacted?

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  • efficiency
  • security (Payment)
  • enforcement (dept of health and human services)
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What is PHI?

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Protected Health Information (PHI) is:

  • individually identifiable health information
  • related to a physical or mental condition
  • held by an entity
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What is ePHI?

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Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI)

-PHI that is transmitted or maintained in electronic media

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What covered entities are included by ePHI?

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  • Covered entities include:
    - -healthcare providers
    - -clearinghouses
    - -business associates such as claims processing and data analysis
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HIPPA Privacy and Security Rules 1

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  • Compliance of specific requirements
  • Privacy and security of health information
  • Written agreement or another arrangement
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HIPPA Privacy and Security Rules 2:

What are the 6 covered entities

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1 privacy notice: 1st date

Covered entities:

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HIPPA Privacy and Security Rules 2:

Rules defined?

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  • ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all ePHI
  • Protect anticipated threats, hazards, uses or disclosures
  • ensure compliance
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What happened in Feinstein’s Institute for Medical research HIPPA settlement?

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  • ePHI was stolen off a laptop taken from an employees car.
  • Office of Civil Rights (OCR) found that their security management was not compliant
  • it failed to implement mechanisms for safeguarding ePHI
  • paid $3.9 million to settle claims
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12
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What is GINA?

Year?

Definition?

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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

  • enacted in 2008
  • genetic testing

-protects individuals against genetic discrimination by insurance providers and employers

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What does GINA do for employers?

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  • Family members who have manifested a disease

- requirements or request for genetic information

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14
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What does GINA do for insurance?

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  • implementing higher premiums based on genetic tests

- using genetic predisposition to deny coverage based on a preexisting condition

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What is HITECH

year?

defined?

offerings?

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Health information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health

  • 2009
  • adoption and meaningful use of health information technology
  • incentives for healthcare providers to use and develop electronic health records and a national electronic health information exchange
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16
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How did HITECH strengthen existing HIPPA laws?

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  • data minimization
  • increased penalties
  • notice of breach
  • electronic health records (ERHs)
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HITECH: data minimization

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Refers to PHI including identifiers of the individual. Any data disclosed must be the minimum amount necessary.

18
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HITECH: increased penalties

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Penalties up to $1.5 million are allowable and may extend to criminal liability even if the covered entity didn’t know about the violations

19
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HITECH: Notice of breach

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entities or companies that handle PHI must notify individuals, the Dept of Health and Human Services, and potentially the media when security is compromised

20
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HITECH: electronic health records (EHRs)

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–linked with local hospitals and used to share
necessary medical information for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.

–promotes the goal of a National Health Information Network.

21
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Cures Act name?

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The Cures Act and Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule of 2016

22
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21st Century Cures Act definition?

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–expedites the research process for new medical devices and prescription drugs

–quickens the process for drug approval

–reforms mental health treatment

23
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Cures act provisions?

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  • Prohibition of info-blocking: conduct that interferes with EHR
  • “Certificates of confidentiality” for research requirements (particularly for alcoholics and substance abuse)
  • “compassionate” sharing of mental health or substance abuse info with family or caregivers
  • Exemptions for mandatory disclosure of individual biomedical research info under the Freedom of Information Act
  • remote review of PHI under HIPAA rules
24
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Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule

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  • 1970

- privacy protections for individuals seeking medical care for alcohol and substance abuse

25
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Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule

components?

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#1 scope
#2 applicability
#3 Disclosure
#4 Re-disclosure
#5 exceptions
#6 security
26
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Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule

scope defined

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– Use and disclosure of patient-identifying info

– restricting the use of info leading to criminal charges

27
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Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule

applicability defined

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Federally funded programs and entities that:

– Are required by state licensing

– Use controlled substances that require licensing by the DEA

28
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Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule

disclosure defined

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Consent form detailing the disclosure of information

29
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Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule

re-disclosure defined

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– Prohibits the re-disclosing of info if it would identify the individual as receiving treatment

30
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Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule

exceptions defined

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Exceptions to consent requirements:

    • Emergencies
    • Research
    • Evaluations
    • Crimes on-premises or against personnel
    • Child abuse reporting
    • Court Orders
31
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Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Rule

security defined

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Formal policies and procedures in place to ensure the security of information

32
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COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act of 2020

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–protections for personal information as well as
a preemption clause.

–The bill was submitted on May 7, 2020, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

33
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COVID Bi-Partisan bill

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regulate contact tracing apps to protect the privacy of those who do not want to be tracked as well as prohibit commercial use of any data collected.

34
Q

True or false? HIPAA preempts stricter state laws.

True
False

A

False

35
Q

Which is NOT a requirement under HIPAA’s Privacy Rule?

A)_ A detailed privacy notice provided at the date of first service delivered

B)_ Opt-out authorization for use or disclosure of personal health information outside of HIPAA guidelines

C)_ Limited use and disclosure of personal health information for business associates, such as billing companies

D)_Safeguards in place to protect the confidentiality and integrity of all personal health information

A

B)_ Opt-out authorization for use or disclosure of personal health information outside of HIPAA guidelines

36
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Who is responsible for enforcing HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules?

A)_Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
B)_Office of Compliance (OOC)
C)_Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
D)_Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

A

A) OCR

37
Q

Which act is intended to expedite the research process for medical devices and prescription drugs?

A)_Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

B)_Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)

C)_21st Century Cures Act

D)_Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act

A

C) 21st Century Cures Act

38
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Which act introduced the first medical privacy provisions?

A)_Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

B)_Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH)

C)_21st Century Cures Act

D)_Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act

A

D)_Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act

39
Q

True or false?

Health insurance providers may, under some circumstances, implement
higher premiums based on genetic information.

A

False