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A State insurance commissioner is requesting specific, individually identifiable information from an insurer as a part of a routine review of the insurer's practices. What must the insurer do to decertify the information?
Suggested Answer: A
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37 comments · newest first
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Reena
11 months ago
D seems risky. Asking for exceptions from HIPAA? Really?
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Ilene
11 months ago
Wait, can they really access that info without consent? Sounds off.
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Rickie
11 months ago
B is better. Just limit the info to avoid issues.
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Martin
12 months ago
Totally agree, A makes the most sense here!
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Lachelle
12 months ago
I think A is the right answer. You need to remove protected health info.
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Raylene
1 year ago
I don't think requesting an exception from HIPAA is common practice, so D seems unlikely. E also seems off since I don't recall needing written authorization in this context.
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Rosina
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like oversight agencies can access info without authorization, which makes C a possibility?
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Ben
1 year ago
I think I saw a question like this before, and it was about limiting data to avoid protected health info. B sounds familiar.
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Aleta
1 year ago
I remember something about removing identifiable information to protect privacy, so maybe A is the right choice?
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Rickie
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by all the options here. I'll need to re-read the question and think it through step-by-step. Gotta make sure I don't miss any important details.
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Loreta
1 year ago
Ah, this is right up my alley! I've dealt with similar situations before. I think option A is the way to go - remove the protected info but provide a way to re-identify if needed. Solid strategy to stay compliant.
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Lai
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The key seems to be finding the right balance between the insurer's obligations to protect patient data and the regulator's need for information. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons of each approach.
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Coletta
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky question about protecting patient privacy while complying with regulatory oversight. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think through the legal and ethical implications.
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Ivette
1 year ago
Easy peasy! Option B is clearly the best choice. Just provide the basic coverage and payment info, no need to hand over any protected data. Simple solution that keeps everyone happy.
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Lettie
1 year ago
Hmm, not sure I follow the instructions exactly. I'll need to double-check the worksheet and make sure I'm adjusting the right columns.
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Daniel
1 year ago
I'm with Kenda on this one. Gotta protect that patient data, even from the big shots. Just do it the right way, folks.
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Shawna
1 year ago
Someone's got a great sense of humor, throwing in that 'E' option. Definitely a trap for the unwary!
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Stephaine
1 year ago
D is a creative idea, but good luck getting an exception approved in time for this review. Might as well just do it by the book.
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Roselle
1 year ago
B) Limit the information to coverage, dates of treatment, and payment amounts to avoid collecting any protected data.
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Belen
1 year ago
D) Request that the insurance commissioner ask for an exception from HIPAA from the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Lillian
1 year ago
E) B A written authorization is required from the patient.
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Tamra
1 year ago
A) The protected health information must be removed from the information. A substitute ''key'' may be supplied to allow re-identification, if needed.
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Adelle
1 year ago
C? Really? As if the government can just waltz in and take whatever data they want. Nice try, but I'll pass on that one.
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Odelia
1 year ago
E) B A written authorization is required from the patient.
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Becky
1 year ago
D) Request that the insurance commissioner ask for an exception from HIPAA from the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Cathrine
1 year ago
A) The protected health information must be removed from the information. A substitute ''key'' may be supplied to allow re-identification, if needed.
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Gary
1 year ago
B sounds like the safest option. No need to risk a HIPAA violation just to satisfy the commissioner's request.
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Latrice
1 year ago
Celestine: It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to handling sensitive information.
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Celestine
1 year ago
User 2: Definitely, we need to make sure we follow HIPAA regulations at all times.
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Mary
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, option B seems like the best choice to protect patient privacy.
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Kenda
2 years ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. Gotta be careful with that protected health info, even for oversight agencies.
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Melita
1 year ago
B) Limit the information to coverage, dates of treatment. and payment amounts to avoid collecting any protected data.
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Therese
1 year ago
E) B A written authorization is required from the patient.
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Alva
1 year ago
A) The protected health information must be removed from the information. A substitute ''key'' may be supplied to allow re-identification, if needed.
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Augustine
2 years ago
But what if the oversight agency has the right to access the information without authorization?
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Cletus
2 years ago
I agree with that. It's important to protect individuals' privacy.
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Colette
2 years ago
I think the insurer should remove the protected health information and provide a substitute key if needed.