HIPAA Practice Question: Which of the following is NOT a HIPAA covered entity? | CyberCertPrep
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Which of the following is NOT a HIPAA covered entity?
A.Health plans
B.Healthcare clearinghouses
C.Life insurance companies
D.Healthcare providers who transmit electronic claims
Why C is correct
Life insurance companies are not HIPAA covered entities. Only health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers who conduct electronic transactions are covered.
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