Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Care

According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which of the following is true?
  1. Health information provided by a patient is confidential but no special precautions are needed to protect it.
  2. Child protective agencies are not bound by HIPAA regulations.
  3. An employer may request to see an employee’s health records without the employee’s permission.
  4. Health information transmitted electronically is exempt from HIPAA guidelines.
Explanation
Answer: B - According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), child protective agencies are not legally bound to observe the privacy and security rules regarding health care information. Health information provided by a patient is confidential and precautions must be taken to protect it, regardless of how it is stored or transmitted. An employer must obtain permission from an employee before viewing the employee’s confidential medical information.
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