A health information exchange (HIE) charges physicians in private practice a fee to access the exchange to research medication uses and the latest in diagnostic testing for a specific patient population. In which way could this be viewed as a HIPAA violation?
A) It is not a HIPAA violation.
B) The information is being sold for profit.
C) The physicians may not keep the information confidential.
D) Accessing the system may be done by unapproved personnel.
B) The information is being sold for profit.
Explanation: A) The data are being sold, which could violate HIPAA.
B) The use of data for profit presents ethical concerns that consumers and participating providers can raise as HIPAA violations.
C) There is no evidence that the physicians would violate HIPAA privacy laws.
D) There is no evidence that unapproved personnel will access the system and share personal health information contained with the HIE.
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