One of the Express Purposes of HIPAA's Privacy Provisions Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

One of the express purposes of HIPAA's privacy provisions is to:

• A)prevent employers from using PHI for personnel decisions.
• B)prevent employers from creating a "firewall" between employees who administer health insurance plans and all other employees.
• C)protect employees and applicants who may suffer from physical and mental disabilities.
• D)remove many thousands of private employers from HIPAA and its implementing regulations.

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