In What Way Did the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

question 27

Multiple Choice

In what way did the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) affect nursing practice? (Select all that apply.)

• A)It established a procedure for the client to choose with whom he or she wants information shared.
• B)It assisted health care providers in helping clients submit claims for insurance reimbursement.
• C)It required all health agencies to tell clients exactly with whom their personal information will be shared.
• D)It allowed health agencies to help clients establish insurance eligibility.
• E)It required all health agencies to ensure that only persons immediately involved in the client's care have access to the client's health records.
• F)It required all health care providers to protect client confidentiality by not writing any personal information in their medical record.

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