Question

What requires covered entities or business associates to notify each individual affected by unauthorized uses or disclosures of unsecured protected health information?

A) HITECH Expansion of the Security Rule
B) HIPAA Security Regulation
C) HIPAA Security Rule
D) ePHI Rule
E) HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer 1

The HITECH Expansion of the Security Rule requires entities to notify individuals affected by breaches of unsecured protected health information. The correct option is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The requirement for covered entities or business associates to notify each individual affected by unauthorized uses or disclosures of unsecured protected health information is known as the HITECH Expansion of the Security Rule.

This is part of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which was enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

The HITECH Act significantly enhances the enforcement of HIPAA by introducing mandatory penalties for certain violations, widening the scope of privacy and security protections, and increasing the potential legal liability for non-compliance. The correct answer to the question is: A) HITECH Expansion of the Security Rule.