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HIPAA regulations cover a broad scope and impact virtually every department of every entity that has access to personal health information.
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According to the Security Rule, it is never permissible to use the internet to transmit PHI.
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Physical safeguards include Facility Access Controls, Guidelines on Workstation Use and Security, Media Controls and Security Locks.
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The Security Rule portion of HIPAA also requires that administrative, physical and technical safeguards are in place to prevent the improper use or disclosure of PHI.
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Except in certain circumstances individuals have the right to review and obtain a copy of their protected health information.
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As a general rule, a covered entity may not use or disclose protected health information for purposes other than treatment, payment and healthcare operations without the patient’s written authorization.
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In the event of a conflict between HIPAA and state law, state law preempts HIPAA unless HIPAA is stricter.
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There are three separate regulations referred to as the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Information Rule.
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One primary purpose of HIPAA is to protect people from losing their health insurance if they change jobs or have pre-existing health conditions.