Question

What does triggering HIPAA PRIVACY RULE do to the rest of your practice's patient information that does not involve anything online?

a) It doesn't affect offline patient information.
b) All patient information must be destroyed.
c) It must be shared with the public.
d) Patient information becomes anonymous.

Answer 1

The HIPAA Privacy Rule applies to all patient information, including offline records, and requires healthcare providers to maintain strict confidentiality.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule sets the standards for protecting patient information. The rule applies to both digital and offline patient information. It requires healthcare providers to maintain strict confidentiality of patient records and prohibits unauthorized disclosure of patient information.

Therefore, option a) is correct: the Privacy Rule does not only affect online patient information; it applies to all patient information, regardless of whether it is online or offline.