Question

which basic rule of hipaa became important due to new evolving technology and the need to safeguard patient information shared electronically? a. the privacy rule b. the security rule c. the transaction rule d. the identifiers rule e the enforcement rule * 5 points

Explanation:

The HIPAA Security Rule addresses the protection of electronic - protected health information (ePHI) in the context of evolving technology. It sets national standards for safeguarding ePHI. The Privacy Rule focuses on privacy of health information in general, not specifically on the electronic sharing aspect in relation to technology. The Transaction Rule deals with standardizing electronic transactions, the Identifiers Rule with unique health identifiers, and the Enforcement Rule with how HIPAA is enforced.

Answer:

B. The Security Rule