Select the FALSE Statement Regarding Health-Related Communications and Marketing in the I-IIPAA

question 46

Multiple Choice

Select the FALSE statement regarding health-related communications and marketing in The I-IIPAA regulations:

• A) A covered entity must obtain an authorization for any use or disclosure of protected health information for marketing, except if the communication is in the form allowed by the regulations.
• B) A face-to-face communication made by a covered entity to an individual is allowed by the regulations without an authorization.
• C) A promotional gift of nominal value provided by the covered entity is NOT allowed by the regulations without an authorization.
• D) If the marketing is expected to result in direct or indirect remuneration to the covered entity from a third party, the authorization must state that such remuneration is expected.
• E) Disclosure of PHI for marketing purposes is limited to disclosure to business associates (which could be a telemarketer) that undertakes marketing activities on behalf of the covered entity.

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Definitions:

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Occupational Health

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