[Expert Solution]: Regarding the Privacy Rule, all of the…

Regarding the Privacy Rule, all of the following statements about employers are true EXCEPT: a. The employer receives protected health information from the group health plan on a regular basis. b. The employer (acting as employer not plan sponsor) is not considered a covered entity because it should not receive PHI. c. The employer may be responsible for ensuring that the health plan complies with the Privacy Rule if acting as the plan sponsor. d. HIPAA is intended to create a barrier between the group health plan and the employer so that health information is not used to adversely affect employment decisions.