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HIPAA HIO-201 Exam - Topic 3 Question 47 Discussion

Actual exam question for HIPAA's HIO-201 exam
Question #: 47
Topic #: 3
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A hospital is preparing a file of treatment information for the state of California. This file is to be sent to external medical researchers. The hospital has removed SSN, name, phone and other information that specifically identifies an individual However, there may still be data in the file that potentially could identify the individual Can the hospital claim 'safe harbor'' and release the file to the researchers?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Kimberlie at Feb 05, 2023, 08:00 AM

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Reta
4 months ago
Sounds too risky to me, how can they be sure?
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Sommer
4 months ago
Definitely no, they need to ensure no risk of re-identification.
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Danilo
4 months ago
Wait, are researchers really considered covered entities?
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Gilma
4 months ago
Not so fast! There could still be info that identifies someone.
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Starr
5 months ago
I think they can claim 'safe harbor' if they removed all identifiers.
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Sabra
5 months ago
I thought researchers could access this data under certain conditions, but I can't recall if that applies here. Maybe option C is the right choice?
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Odette
5 months ago
I feel like option D makes sense because the hospital must ensure that the remaining data can't be used to identify someone, but I’m not completely confident.
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Paris
5 months ago
I think I saw a similar question about de-identification in our practice exam. It seems like there needs to be more than just removing names and SSNs.
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Georgene
5 months ago
I remember discussing the 'safe harbor' provisions in class, but I'm not entirely sure if just removing identifiers is enough.
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Cecily
5 months ago
The application server stdout log is probably my best bet here. That's where I usually find the most detailed error information when things go wrong.
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Renea
5 months ago
Alright, based on the options provided, I'm going to go with option D. The Cloud VPN feature is likely enabled in the Configuration section under Customer VPN enablement.
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Tegan
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know we need to document the crime scene and have legal authority to collect evidence, but I can't quite remember the other guidelines. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Tiffiny
5 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not sure I fully understand the context, but I'll give it my best shot and try to eliminate the options that don't seem to fit.
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Dottie
10 months ago
I'm gonna have to go with B. Wouldn't want to end up in the doghouse with the state of California, am I right? Though I do enjoy a good game of 'How Many Patients Can We Identify?'
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Luisa
9 months ago
C) No - authorization to release the information is still required by HIPAA
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Shawna
9 months ago
A) Yes the hospital's actions satisfy the ''safe harbor'' method of de-identification
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Douglass
9 months ago
B) No - a person with appropriate knowledge and experience must determine that the information that remains can identify an individual
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Tamesha
10 months ago
Hold up, option E? What kind of hospital is this running a cheeky HIPAA loophole like that? Nope, not on my watch!
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Jaime
8 months ago
D) No- to satisfy ''safe harbor the hospital must also have no knowledge of a way to use the remaining data to identify an individual.
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In
8 months ago
C) No - authorization to release the information is still required by HIPAA
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Tammara
8 months ago
B) No - a person with appropriate knowledge and experience must determine that the information that remains can identify an individual
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Arthur
9 months ago
A) Yes the hospital's actions satisfy the ''safe harbor'' method of de-identification
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Magnolia
9 months ago
D) No- to satisfy ''safe harbor the hospital must also have no knowledge of a way to use the remaining data to identify an individual.
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Margart
9 months ago
C) No - authorization to release the information is still required by HIPAA
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Jeannine
9 months ago
B) No - a person with appropriate knowledge and experience must determine that the information that remains can identify an individual
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Irma
9 months ago
A) Yes the hospital's actions satisfy the ''safe harbor'' method of de-identification
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Thaddeus
11 months ago
Option D seems like the way to go. Gotta cover all your bases when it comes to protecting patient privacy. Can't be too careful these days, right?
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Carman
10 months ago
Option D seems like the way to go. Gotta cover all your bases when it comes to protecting patient privacy. Can't be too careful these days, right?
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Alona
10 months ago
A) Yes the hospital's actions satisfy the ''safe harbor'' method of de-identification
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Ozell
11 months ago
I agree with Jacki, authorization is still required by HIPAA to release the information.
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Jacki
11 months ago
I disagree, a person with appropriate knowledge must determine if the remaining data can identify an individual.
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Mari
11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm leaning towards option B, but I'm not 100% sure. HIPAA can be a real minefield sometimes, you know?
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Regenia
11 months ago
I think the hospital can claim 'safe harbor' and release the file.
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