The Purpose of HIPAA Is to

question 37

Multiple Choice

The purpose of HIPAA is to

• A)reduce exposure of patients to bloodborne pathogens.
• B)provide patients with more control over the use and disclosure of their health information.
• C)prevent the patient's records from being copied.
• D)encourage the patient to become more involved in preventive health care.

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Formal Statement

A structured, written document that presents financial or other significant data in a systematic format.