Select the Best Example of a Business Associate (If They

question 39

Multiple Choice

Select the best example of a business associate (if they had access to PHI) .

• A) Accountants
• B) Hospital employees
• C) A covered entity's internal IT department
• D) CEO of the covered entity
• E) The covered entity's billing service department

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Definitions:

Rule Making

The process by which governmental bodies and agencies formulate, amend, or repeal regulations, often involving public notice and an opportunity for comment.

Formal

Following or according with established form, custom, or rule; characterized by strict or meticulous adherence to established codes or conventions.

Hybrid

Combining two or more different elements, methods, or systems to create a new or dual-functioning entity.

Fact Finding

The process of gathering, analyzing, and reporting on data and facts, often conducted to inform decision-making or resolve disputes.