What is the difference between “required” and “addressable” standards under the HIPAA Security Rule? What is the purpose of the distinction? Give examples.  Why isn’t everything either “required” or  why isnt’ everything “addressable”? Some authorities have proposed eliminating the distinction between required and addressable standards. In your opinion, is that a good idea? Why or why not? 25 points.

What are the differences among “administrative safeguards,” “physical safeguards,” and “technical safeguards”? Define each type of safeguard in your own words. Do you think these categories of safeguards are sufficient? Are there other categories of safeguards you would include if you were writing amendments to the rule? What are they? 25 points.

Which of the following is a recommended practice for organizations to adopt to ensure ongoing compliance with HIPAA and related rules, as well as to protect Protected Health Information (PHI)?

What is the primary purpose of the Privacy Rule under HIPAA, as outlined by the Department of Health and Human Services?

Which of the following best summarizes the HIPAA rule regarding charging patients for copies of their health records?

What is the  “minimum necessary requirement” under the HIPAA rules?

What is the tradeoffs perspective and how does it affect the way the US government works?

How does HIPAA define a “small health plan”?

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Which political party of the antebellum years expressed the most skepticism of federal attempts to build canals and turnpikes?