HIPAA Practice Question: The Privacy Rule prohibits covered entities from: | CyberCertPrep
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The Privacy Rule prohibits covered entities from:
A.Sharing PHI for treatment purposes
B.Providing treatment to patients who file complaints
C.Retaliating against individuals who exercise their privacy rights
D.Designating a privacy officer
Why C is correct
Covered entities may not intimidate, threaten, coerce, discriminate against, or take retaliatory action against any individual for exercising their HIPAA rights.
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Privacy Rule
Covers privacy rule concepts and practices within HIPAA.
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Which use of PHI does NOT require patient authorization under the Privacy Rule?