A Covered Entity' That Fails to Implement the HIPAA Privacy

question 33

Multiple Choice

A covered entity' that fails to implement the HIPAA Privacy Rule would risk:

• A) $50O0 in fines.
• B) $5000 in fines and six months in prison.
• C) An annual cap of $5000 in fines.
• D) A fine of up to $50000 if they wrongfully disclose PHI.
• E) Six months in prison.

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Definitions:

Managerial Accountability

The responsibility of managers to justify their decisions and actions to stakeholders and to bear the consequences for failures.

Power Struggles

occur when individuals or groups compete for control, influence, or authority within an organization or social setting, often leading to conflict.

Work Process

The sequence of tasks or activities executed to achieve a specific objective, often involving inputs, throughputs, and outputs within an organizational setting.

Value

Represents the importance, worth, or usefulness of something, often evaluated in terms of economic, social, or personal metrics.