Describe the Parameters of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

question 20

Essay

Describe the parameters of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period used for accounting purposes and reporting financials, which may or may not coincide with the calendar year.

Chart of Accounts

An organized list of all the accounts in a company's financial system, structured in a way that aligns with its financial reporting requirements.

Account Numbers

Unique numeric or alphanumeric codes assigned to each specific account within an accounting system for identification and organization purposes.

Edit Preferences

The action or process of changing settings or options within a software or system to match user requirements.