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Using a short answer format (approx. 50 words per question), answer the following questions (5 points each).
Question 1: Briefly explain in your own words the general intent of HIPAA, and its significance with current technological innovations.
Question 2: Explain the relationship between HIPAA and HITECH.
Question 3: Under what circumstances would a covered entity not be required to protect health information?
Question 4: Briefly describe the difference between an administrative and technical safeguard.
Question 5: Briefly explain which type of cloud providers may be required to adhere to HIPAA.
Question 6: Explain why there should be a balance between protecting health information and sharing health information.
Question 7: Under what circumstances would a state not be required to follow HIPAA regulations.
Question 8: Briefly provide an example of when OCR would enforce a civil penalty instead of a criminal penalty in the case of a covered entity violating HIPAA regulations.
Question 9: Briefly explain the differences between the various covered entities. Specifically address the differences between a healthcare provider, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses.
Question 10: Explain why private health information contained in an employee file would not be required to adhere to HIPAA.