HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is a federal issue, which was enacted on August 21, 1996. It was presented by United States Congress and was signed by the president, Bill Clinton. This act is meant to ensure that people will be capable of renewing or obtaining health insurance when they lose their jobs or experience job changes. Further, this legal code has expanded to include administrative simplification as well as protect against healthcare abuse and deceptions. These protections primarily focus upon the issues which are associated with patients’ privacy.
Understanding HIPAA (2.25 Credits)
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HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is a federal issue, which was enacted on August 21, 1996. It was presented by United States Congress and was signed by the president, Bill Clinton. This act is meant to ensure that people will be capable of renewing or obtaining health insurance when they lose their jobs or experience job changes. Further, this legal code has expanded to include administrative simplification as well as protect against healthcare abuse and deceptions. These protections primarily focus upon the issues which are associated with patients’ privacy.