When Determining Which Entity's Federal or State Law Concerning the Control

question 29

Multiple Choice

When determining which entity's federal or state law concerning the control of health information control is preemptive, the health information manager must understand that the _____.

• A)Federal or state law that is more stringent is followed
• B)HIPAA privacy rule always preempts state and local laws
• C)Language in federal laws preempts state and local laws
• D)State mandates result from mandates determined to be federal

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