If a Covered Entity Has Disclosed Some Protected Health Information

question 7

True/False

If a covered entity has disclosed some protected health information (PHI) in violation of HIPAA law, a patient can sue the covered entity for damages.

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Definitions:

Stagnant Air

Air that lacks movement or flow, often leading to poor air quality and discomfort in indoor and outdoor environments due to accumulation of pollutants and humidity.

Warm Air

Air that has a higher temperature relative to the surrounding atmosphere or environment, often associated with heat waves or the transport of heat by atmospheric circulation.

Indoor Air Pollutants

Substances contaminating the air inside buildings and homes, originating from sources like tobacco smoke, building materials, and indoor activities, potentially harming human health.

EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency, an organization tasked with the protection of human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.