1. What federal agency is responsible for enforcing HIPAA regulations? A. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) B. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) D. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Answer: B. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Rationale: HHS is the federal agency responsible for enforcing HIPAA regulations through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). 2. Which of the following is not considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA? A. Patient's name and address B. Social security number C. Date of birth D. Financial information Answer: D. Financial information Rationale: While financial information may be sensitive, it is not considered protected health information under HIPAA. 3. The Security Rule under HIPAA specifically addresses: A. Privacy of individually identifiable health information B. Security of electronic protected health information C. Disclosure of health information to law enforcement D. Patient's rights to access their health information Answer: B. Security of electronic protected health information Rationale: The Security Rule under HIPAA focuses on ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic protected health information. 4. Which of the following is a key provision of the HITECH Act? A. Expanding coverage of health insurance B. Establishing standards for electronic health records C. Improving access to affordable healthcare D. Implementing penalties for HIPAA violations