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What does HIPAA stand for?
  1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
  2. Health Insurance Protection and Accountability Association
  3. Health Insurance Post-Payment Auditing Association
  4. Health Insurance Accountability and Auditing Act
Explanation
Answer: A - HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA is an Act of Congress, not an association or organization. Those that do not follow HIPAA requirements can be prosecuted. HIPAA also joins with other organizations to ensure that everyone involved in patient healthcare follow its stipulations.
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