Federal Legislation That Specifically Addresses the Release of Protected Health

question 15

Multiple Choice

Federal legislation that specifically addresses the release of protected health information is called _____.

• A) COBRA
• B) EMTALA
• C) HIPAA
• D) HITECH

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Definitions:

Threat of Force

The use or expression of physical power or coercion to compel an action or deter decision-making, often used in contexts of law enforcement, military, or interpersonal conflicts.

Robbery

The act of taking someone's property through force or intimidation.

False Pretenses

The act of misrepresenting a fact or situation to deceive or manipulate another person, often to secure unlawful gain.

Objective Fault

A legal standard that determines liability based on failure to meet an objective level of care, regardless of the defendant's intent or knowledge.