AHIP Health Insurance Associate (AHM-250) — Question 3
The administrative simplification standards described under Title II of HIPAA include privacy standards to control the use and disclosure of health information. In general, these privacy standards prohibit
Answer options
- A. all health plans, healthcare providers, and healthcare clearinghouses from using any protected health information for purposes of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations without an individual's written consent
- B. patients from requesting that restrictions be placed on the accessibility and use of protected health information
- C. transmission of individually identifiable health information for purposes other than treatment, payment, or healthcare operations without the individual's written authorization
- D. patients from accessing their medical records and requesting the amendment of incorrect or incomplete information
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is D because HIPAA privacy standards ensure that patients have the right to access their medical records and request amendments to incorrect information. The other options incorrectly state prohibitions or restrictions that are not in line with HIPAA regulations, such as those regarding consent and patient requests for restriction on information use.