The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) intends to

• A)streamline patient billing and accounts receivable for the provider.
• B)consolidate major medical insurance companies into regional insurance co-ops.
• C)protect a patient's medical information from unauthorized usage and access.
• D)prevent the duplication of medical procedures and billings without prior authorization.

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