HIPAA Exam HIO-201 Topic 1 Question 98 Discussion

Actual exam question for HIPAA's HIO-201 exam

Question #: 98
Topic #: 1

[All HIO-201 Questions]

The Privacy Rule interacts with Federal and State laws by:

AEstablishing an orderly hierarchy where HIPAA applies, then other Federal law, then State law.

BDefining privacy to be a national interest that is best protected by Federal law.

CAllowing State privacy laws to provide a cumulative effect lower than HIPA4.

DMandating that Federal laws preempt State laws regarding privacy.

EEstablishing a 'floor'' for privacy protection.

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Suggested Answer: E

by Hyman at Aug 16, 2025, 02:52 PM

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1 days ago

I think the answer is E. The Privacy Rule establishes a minimum standard for privacy protection, but allows states to provide additional protections.

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2 days ago

I think the Privacy Rule interacts with Federal and State laws by establishing an orderly hierarchy where HIPAA applies first.

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