As a Result of Increased Use of Computers in the Healthcare

question 20

Multiple Choice

As a result of increased use of computers in the healthcare setting, the following was established to decrease the potential for breach of confidentiality:

• A) OSHA
• B) HIPAA
• C) Ethics
• D) CMS

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