Reference no: EM133840988
Questions
1. How long are closed Medicaid and Medicare patient records typically retained?
5 years
Varies depending on the state
10 years
6 years
2. What type of medical records pertains to patients who are no longer actively receiving care from the provider?
Closed
Active
Primary
Shared
3. The minimum retention period for patient health records is primarily determined by:
Provider policy
State statute
Industry best practices
Federal law (HIPAA)
4. What is the term for separating inactive medical records from active charts to create more space?
Purging
Archiving
Shredding
Closing
5. The main purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule is to:
Define and limit the situations in which a patient's information can be used or disclosed.
Increase access to health insurance.
Improve communication between doctors and patients.
Fund preventative care initiatives.
6. Why is data backup crucial for ambulatory care facilities?
To comply with optional industry best practices.
To protect patient data offsite in case of disaster, allowing for recovery and restoration within the EHR system. Backing up data is part of the HIPAA Security Rule.
To facilitate sharing patient information with unauthorized third parties.
To save storage space on local servers.
7. How long are closed records typically retained after a patient's last interaction?
Indefinitely
11-15 years
7-10 years
2-4 years
8. Which regulation has created national standards that protect health records and other patient information?
HIPAA Privacy Rule
Affordable Care Act
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
9. What type of medical records pertains to patients who haven't received care recently but could be reactivated for future visits?
Archived
Closed
Inactive
Destroyed
10. The HIPAA Privacy Rule lists _____________________ or reasons that health information can be released.
loopholes
permissions
suggestions
exceptions