An Organization That Is a Covered Entity, Performs Functions That

question 389

Multiple Choice

An organization that is a covered entity, performs functions that are covered and noncovered by HIPAA, and specifies the portion of the organization that will be subject to HIPAA is called a(n)

• A) hybrid entity.
• B) affiliated covered entity.
• C) organized health care arrangement.
• D) business associate.

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Definitions:

Complexity

The state of having multiple interconnected parts, leading to unpredictable outcomes and challenges in understanding or management.

Demands

Specific requests or conditions put forward by individuals or groups in a negotiation or conflict situation.

Stressors

Environmental stimuli that place demands on individuals.

Hindrance

Anything that restricts, obstructs, or interferes with progress or achievement; similar to barriers but often used in more specific contexts.