Which of the Following Applies to HIPAA Requirements

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following applies to HIPAA requirements?

• A) Patients should know the long-term costs of treatment choices.
• B) Patients should know the identity of people involved in care.
• C) Patients should be informed of available resources for resolving disputes.
• D) Healthcare facilities must inform patients, in writing, about disclosure of identifiable health information.
• E) To the extent permitted by law, patients may refuse treatment.

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Definitions:

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change in the short term, irrespective of the level of production or sales volume.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, calculating the per-unit cost to produce goods or services.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the good or service that a business produces, such as raw materials and labor.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or production, such as rent, salaries, and insurance payments.