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CPA · Question 31 · Area II: Security
Under the HIPAA Security Rule, which of the following is a 'Covered Entity'?
Under the HIPAA Security Rule, which of the following is a 'Covered Entity'?
Answer options:
A.
A patient using a health app.
B.
A health insurance clearinghouse.
C.
An employer collecting sick notes.
D.
A gym tracking member workouts.
How to approach this question
Recall the 3 types of Covered Entities: Providers, Plans, Clearinghouses.
Full Answer
B.A health insurance clearinghouse.✓ Correct
HIPAA Covered Entities include Health Plans, Health Care Clearinghouses, and Health Care Providers who transmit health information in electronic form.
Common mistakes
Thinking all health data (like Fitbits or employer records) falls under HIPAA.
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