Asked by Mckensi Bradley on May 11, 2024
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Establishes guidelines regarding what will occur if an inappropriate disclosure of protected health information (PHI) takes place
A) bookkeeper
B) accountant
C) account
D) day sheet
E) accounts receivable
F) debit
G) credit
H) balance
I) debit balance
J) credit balance
K) Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
L) charge slip
Protected Health Information (PHI)
Any information within the healthcare setting that can be used to identify an individual and that was created, used, or disclosed in the course of providing a healthcare service, such as diagnosis or treatment.
Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
A contract between a HIPAA-covered entity and a third-party service provider in which the service provider agrees to safeguard PHI (Protected Health Information) in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Locate and couple terminologies from the realms of accounting and finance with their correct interpretations.
- Introduction to legal and policy requirements related to financial transactions and patient data.
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Caroline HUANGMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
K
Explanation :
A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is a contract between a HIPAA-covered entity and a business associate, or between two business associates, that establishes the permissible uses and disclosures of protected health information (PHI) by the business associate, along with the safeguards that the business associate must implement to protect the PHI. It also outlines the actions that will be taken in case of a breach or inappropriate disclosure of PHI.
Learning Objectives
- Locate and couple terminologies from the realms of accounting and finance with their correct interpretations.
- Introduction to legal and policy requirements related to financial transactions and patient data.