ISC2 HCISPP Exam - Topic 5 Question 115 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's HCISPP exam

Question #: 115
Topic #: 5

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?

AThe provider has the option to not disclose the information to the health care insurance provider

BThe provider must disclose the information anyway to the heath care insurance provider

CThe provider must not disclose the information to the health care insurance provider

DThe provider must have the client sign a waiver freeing the provider from the compulsion to report to the provider

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Suggested Answer: C

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.

by Brandon at Apr 13, 2026, 08:10 AM

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