Jeremy Lykins was required to undergo a physical exam prior to becoming employed by San Fernando Hospital. Jeremy’s medical information is __________. 

Dr. Haas is buying Dr. Walton’s pediatrics practice. If he buys patient information as part of the transaction, this is:

The general retention period for HIPAA-related documentation is __________. 

The state department of behavioral health (SDBH) funds services by private providers throughout the state. It also issues regulations pertaining to the administration of behavioral healthcare throughout the state. It operates five outpatient sites and three inpatient sites around the state. SDBH is a: 

“Public interest and benefit” uses and disclosures under the privacy rule __________. 

Jack Mitchell, a patient in Ross Hospital, is being treated for gallstones. He has not opted out of the facility directory. Callers who request information about him may be given __________. 

The local police department has contacted the HIM Department of the community hospital, requesting information about a former patient that they are trying to identify as a suspect in a recent felonious assault. Which of the following items about this individual may be disclosed? 

Medical information loses PHI status and is no longer protected by the HIPAA privacy rule when it __________. 

Which of the following is a “public interest and benefit” exception to the authorization requirement? 

Which of the following is not an element that makes information “PHI” under the HIPAA privacy rule?