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Question 1

In general, the scope of a personal representative's authority to act for an individual under the Privacy Rule derives from his or her authority under _______________ to make health care decisions for the individual. state law
federal law
a court ruling
applicable law

Question 2

The Privacy Rule set national standards for the protection of health information and health care providers who conduct certain health care transactions __________________. over the phone
electronically
hand-carried, via messenger
all of the above

Question 3

The Privacy Rule requires that a covered entity obtain satisfactory assurance from its business associate that the business associate will appropriately safeguard the protected health information it receives or creates on behalf of the covered entity. How is this satisfactory assurance agreed to? via written contract or agreement between covered entity and business associate
via verbal agreement between covered entity and business associate
via prior business relationship, experience, and reputation between covered
entity and business associate

Question 4

In response to the HIPAA mandate, HHS published a final regulation in the form of the Privacy Rule in December 2000, which became effective on ___________. April 14, 2001
February 14, 2002
July 7, 2001
March 31, 2000