How Did the Final Omnibus Rule of 2013 Clear Up

question 5

Multiple Choice

How did the Final Omnibus Rule of 2013 clear up gray areas of HIPAA and HITECH?

• A) Provided limitations on monetary penalties for violations
• B) Provided a framework for reporting noncompliance
• C) Expanded time limits on maintaining patient records
• D) Expanded the list of covered entities to EHR vendors

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A mental health therapy that entails the induction of seizures through electrical stimulation to alleviate psychiatric conditions.

Electrodes

Conductive pads or probes used to detect electrical signals in scientific research, medical monitoring, or therapeutic interventions.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment most commonly used for severe depression involving electric currents passed through the brain to induce a brief seizure.

Depressed

A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in most activities.