Question

Joan works for a company that organizes patient billing for a health

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is d) Yes, business associates of covered entities, like health insurance  companies, are covered by HIPAA.

Explanation:

HIPPA can be described as a policy which was set up in 1996 for the security and privacy of patients. HIPPA takes strict actions to preserve the privacy of a patient. Every aspect of the Health care industry comes under HIPPA. Billing, credentials, customer care etc of a health insurance company will also come under HIPPA policy. Hence, yes, Joan does work for an entity covered by HIPPA.