The HITECH Act Has Had a Significant Impact on HIPAA's

question 8

Multiple Choice

The HITECH Act has had a significant impact on HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules in which of the following ways?

• A) Weakened the enforcement of HIPAA
• B) Removed the annual guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding how to secure health information
• C) Enhanced notification requirements in the event of a breach in the security of health information
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of consumers increases, and vice versa.

Complementary Goods

Products or services that are typically consumed together, where the increase in demand for one leads to an increase in demand for the other.

Substitute Goods

Products or services that can be used in place of each other, where the increase in the price of one leads to an increase in demand for the other.

Independent Goods

Products whose demand is not influenced by the price or availability of other goods.