8. True or False: As a behavioral health provider in a small private practice, you would be expected to pay a HIPAA penalty if a computer error caused your monthly bills (which contain PHI) to go to the wrong addresses.

A. True
B. False



Answer :

Final answer:

Behavioral health provider in a small private practice is not required to pay a HIPAA penalty for unintentional computer errors.


Explanation:

False: As a behavioral health provider in a small private practice, if a computer error causes your monthly bills (which contain PHI) to go to the wrong addresses, you would not be expected to pay a HIPAA penalty. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations focus on safeguarding patient information and do not penalize providers for unintentional errors like this.


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