Give examples of the ‘treatment, payment, and healthcare operations' exceptions to the Privacy Rule.
Consider examining and discussing the multiple sub-parts of the ‘healthcare operations' exception.
Discuss the specific elements required to establish a ‘breach' of unsecured, protected health information under HIPAA.
Distinguish a ‘breach' from an ‘incident' involving an unauthorized use or disclosure of protected health information. (300-500 word count range)