The HITECH Act Has Improved the Privacy and Security of Patient

question 11

True/False

The HITECH Act has improved the privacy and security of patient health information by applying the requirements of HIPAA directly to the business associates of covered entities. In the past, it was up to the covered entity to enter into contracts with its business associates to ensure compliance with HIPAA. Now business associates are responsible for their own compliance.

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Definitions:

Cultural Constructs

Shared belief systems, norms, and values that are socially constructed and vary widely between different societies and communities.

Masculinity

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men as socialized in a given society.

Femininity

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with girls and women by society, though its interpretation can vary widely.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the observer.