The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Has Which

question 32

Multiple Choice

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has which of the following important features?

• A) Provides insurance for children and families who cannot otherwise afford health insurance.
• B) Addresses the public health system's preparedness for bioterrorism.
• C) Allows the federal, state, and local governments to carry out four health care functions: direct services, financing, information, and policy setting.
• D) Allows working people to keep their employee group health insurance for several months after leaving a job.

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Definitions:

Management Accountant

A professional who focuses on providing financial data and analysis to managers for decision-making purposes.

Interdepartmental Communications

The exchange of information and collaboration between different departments within an organization.

Information Systems

Systems designed to collect, process, store, and distribute information, facilitating decision-making and coordination within organizations.

Budgeting

The process of creating a plan to spend your money, which entails allocating resources to various functions based on projected revenues and expenses.