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February 17, 2010 was the effective date for updated changes to HIPAA triggered by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). As part of HITECH, what must providers who have
clients who opt to self-pay do when those clients request the provider not inform their health care insurance provider?
Suggested Answer: C
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The provider must not disclose the information to the health care provider under the new rules. Previously, the provider's compliance with the request was optional under HIPAA guidelines.
26 comments · newest first
DE
Delila
7 days ago
Definitely C. Patients should control their own information.
CA
Carissa
12 days ago
D seems unnecessary. A waiver just complicates things.
CA
Cathrine
18 days ago
But C is more aligned with HIPAA's intent. Protect the patient's choice!
FL
Florinda
23 days ago
I feel like A could be an option too. Providers have some discretion.
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Helene
28 days ago
Agreed! C makes sense. It's about patient privacy.
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Rodolfo
1 month ago
I think the answer is C. Providers shouldn't disclose info if clients self-pay.
PA
Paris
1 month ago
I feel C is safest. Protecting patient info is crucial!
HI
Hillary
1 month ago
D could be tricky. Waivers can complicate things.
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Keneth
2 months ago
True, but HITECH emphasizes patient choice. C is still right.
AD
Adolph
2 months ago
But what if insurance needs it for other reasons?
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Arthur
2 months ago
Agreed! C makes sense. Respecting client privacy is key.
DE
Delpha
2 months ago
I think it's C. Providers shouldn't disclose info if clients self-pay.
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Isabella
2 months ago
I heard some providers still report anyway, though.
BE
Benedict
2 months ago
Option C is definitely the right choice here.
OZ
Ozell
3 months ago
Wait, are you sure? I thought they had to report everything.
MA
Margarita
3 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about patient privacy!
LI
Lizbeth
3 months ago
Providers must not disclose the info if clients self-pay.
MO
Mose
3 months ago
Yeah, C makes sense. Protecting patient privacy is key!
LA
Lamar
3 months ago
Wait, are you sure about that? Seems too good to be true.
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Staci
4 months ago
Totally agree with C. Patients have rights!
LA
Lashon
5 months ago
I thought they had to report everything. This is new to me!
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Noelia
5 months ago
C is the correct answer! Providers can't disclose if clients self-pay.
LA
Lanie
6 months ago
I thought the law was pretty strict about this, so I’m leaning towards C, but I’m not completely confident.
CH
Chara
6 months ago
I recall a practice question that mentioned providers have some discretion, but I can't remember if that means they can choose not to disclose. Was it A or C?
JA
Jamal
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like we discussed something about waivers in class. Could it be D?
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Nelida
6 months ago
I think I remember that if a client opts to self-pay, the provider has to respect their wishes about not informing the insurance. So, maybe it's C?