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.
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1. You could go to jail
2. it's not healthy and will give you many problems in life
3. you could end up hurting yourself