Explain what a covered entity under HIPAA is.

What will be an ideal response?


Covered entities are users of protected health information (PHI), such as hospitals, physicians, health care plans, and clearinghouses.

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Cognitive ability may be altered by all of the following EXCEPT _______

a. health status b. normal aging c. genetics d. physical activity

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A headache at 10,000 feet is considered "normal."

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is the markup rate for a drug that costs $23.88 and retails for $31.88?

14% 16% 18% 25%

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Which of the following is NOT a mobile system?

COW Personal digital assistant Robotic Notebook

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