The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)is Intended To

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is intended to:

• A)support HMOs over fee-for-services delivery.​
• B)protect the security of health information transmitted by practitioners.
• C)discourage private practice.
• D)increase the number of practitioners in rural areas.

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Definitions:

Payee

The individual or entity to whom money is payable, typically the recipient of a check or electronic payment.

Demand Instrument

A financial document, like a check or promissory note, that is payable on demand or presentation.

Time Instrument

A financial document that specifies payment to be made at a future date.

Payee

The individual or entity to whom a payment is to be made.