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.

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Definitions:

Grenville

Refers to George Grenville, a British Whig statesman who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain and implemented policies that contributed to tensions leading to the American Revolutionary War.

Committee of Correspondence

Groups formed in the American colonies to maintain communication lines and coordinate actions against British policies before the American Revolution.

Colonists' Rights

The rights claimed by the inhabitants of colonies, especially concerning self-governance, freedom from external interference, and legal equality.