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Single Answer
0Which one of the following organizations would not be automatically subject to the privacy and security requirements of HIPAA if they engage in electronic transactions?
Answer Options
A
Healthcare provider
B
Health and fitness application developer
C
Health information clearinghouse
D
Health insurance plan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
A health and fitness application developer would not necessarily be collecting or processing healthcare data, and the terms of HIPAA do not apply to this category of business. HIPAA regulates three types of entities—healthcare providers, health information clearinghouses, and health insurance plans—as well as the business associates of any of those covered entities.