Question

Which of the following was NOT one of the factors that led to changes in HIPAA as a result of the HITECH Act?

a. There were reports of breaches of information security.
b. Enforcement was not being done well.
c. The 1997 security recommendations were outdated.
d. Privacy advocates felt there was not enough consumer control.

Answer 1

The answer to the question regarding the factors not leading to HIPAA changes due to the HITECH Act is that 'The 1997 security recommendations were outdated' was not a cited factor.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among the factors that led to changes in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as a result of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, the option that was NOT one of the factors is 'The 1997 security recommendations were outdated.' The changes in HIPAA legislation due to the HITECH Act were driven by the necessity to address security breaches, enforcement issues, and the lack of consumer control over their health information. Enhancements in technology and increased digital record keeping called for upgrades to the regulatory framework that the older HIPAA recommendations could not adequately address. Since 'The 1997 security recommendations were outdated' is not provided as a reason for HIPAA changes related to the HITECH Act, it is the answer to the student's question.