Which of the Following Is True of the Provisions Under

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the provisions under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ?

• A) The act provides a private right of action for individuals to sue covered entities for alleged violations.
• B) The act exempts an employer from complying with other federal laws such as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• C) The act permits a covered entity to use and disclose protected health information without an individual's authorization for law enforcement activities pursuant to court orders and/or subpoenas.
• D) The act supersedes state privacy laws in cases where it provides lesser privacy protections or limited individual rights than the state laws.