Reference no: EM133639570
Assignment:
a. Is this a HIPAA violation with respect to every patient who seeks services at MFMP on a given day? Why or why not?
b. Is it a HIPAA violation with respect to telephone consultations (that is, where a patient is not seen face-to-face by a provider at MFMP?) Why or why not?
c. The office manager does keep a copy of the NPP posted near the front door and has posted a copy on the organization's website. Is this adequate to maintain HIPAA compliance?
d. Copies of the NPP are maintained in a drawer and given to patients who specifically request a copy. Is this adequate to maintain HIPAA compliance?
e. What do you foresee as long-term consequences if MFMP continues its practice of not providing NPPs to its patients?
2. New HIPAA Regulation 2023-2024
Read the article in the content of week 2, "New HIPAA Regulation 2023-20024. What do you understand will be the upcoming changes? What are the "temporary" regulations that have ended atthe end of the pandemic? What do you think about the changes? This should be at least two pagesusing Calibri font 11 font.
3. Short answer
a. Does HIPAA define who owns a medical record and how long it must be retain? If so, what are the guidelines for both?
b. What happens if a facility fails to initiate a BAA with someone who meets the definition of a BA?
c. Describe the difference among the NPP, HIPAA consent and HIPAA authorization.
d. When is an authorization not required for research purposes?
e. Describe the situations where an individual must be given the opportunity to agree or object to a use or disclosure, but written authorization is not required.