Massage Therapist Practice Exam

Category - Standards & Practices

Which of the following agencies is responsible for protecting the privacy of health information?
  1. HHS
  2. HIPAA
  3. TSA
  4. Homeland Security
Explanation
Answer: B - HIPAA is responsible for protecting the privacy of health information. HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is under the direction of Health and Human Services, and the Office for Civil Rights.
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Mike Menkes says:

HHS is the agency. HIPAA is the law under the direction of HHS.

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