Question

The _______is legislation that was passed in 1996 and protects the privacy and accessibility of health care information. Communications Assistance to Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) electronic protected health information (EPHI) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is : b. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Explanation:

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), also called the Kennedy–Kassebaum Act, was signed by the President of the United States, Bill Clinton on Aug. 21, 1996 and enacted by One Hundred Fourth United States Congress. This federal law has five titles.

This law was made to protect the confidentiality and secure the Personally Identifiable Information kept by the healthcare insurance companies from possible fraud or theft.