Questions: Question 19 (Mandatory) (2.857 points)
HIPAA requires healthcare providers and organizations to protect the privacy and confidentiality of health information.
True
False
Transcript text: Question 19 (Mandatory) (2.857 points)
HIPAA requires healthcare providers and organizations to protect the privacy and confidentiality of health information.
True
False
Solution
Answer
The answer is True
Explanation
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. It requires healthcare providers and organizations to protect the privacy and confidentiality of health information. This includes ensuring that patient information is not disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge, except in specific circumstances outlined by the law.