If HIPAA and State Law Conflicts, Which Prevails

question 909

Multiple Choice

If HIPAA and state law conflicts, which prevails:

• A) HIPAA always
• B) state law always
• C) whichever is more protective of the patient's privacy
• D) HIPAA unless the state law is weaker

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