Which of the following occurred as a result of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health ("HITECH") Act?

Question

A. Covered entities were required to enter into written contracts with business associates ensuring privacy and security of protected health information
B. The HIPAA Security Rule was extended to business associates of covered entities
C. Covered entities were required to take reasonable steps to limit the use or disclosure of, and requests for, protected health information to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose
D. Covered entities were required to take appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of electronic protected health information

Answer 1

B. The HIPAA Security Rule was extended to business associates of covered entities