Which of the Following Is NOT Regulated by the Health

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT regulated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) ?

• A) Rules for reporting suspicious deaths or injuries
• B) Disclosure of health information
• C) Electronic transmission of health information
• D) Creation of National Provider Identification (NPI) number for health care providers

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Definitions:

Anterior Pituitary

A glandular portion of the pituitary gland that produces and secretes hormones regulating various bodily functions.

Follicular Cells

Epithelial cells in the thyroid gland that produce and secrete thyroid hormones Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3).

Parafollicular Cell

Cells in the thyroid gland that produce calcitonin, a hormone that regulates calcium levels in the blood.

Cushing Syndrome

A hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, leading to symptoms such as weight gain, hypertension, and thinning skin.