___________ is one of the main objectives of HIPAA.

The correct answer is B. Accountability. Accountability is a core objective of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), which requires covered entities to be answerable for how they handle protected health information - the "A" in HIPAA literally stands for it. Secrecy (A) is incorrect because…

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Options

ASecrecy
BAccountability
CAnonymity
DComplexity

How the community answered

(49 responses)

A
4% (2)
B
86% (42)
C
2% (1)
D
8% (4)

Explanation

Accountability is a core objective of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), which requires covered entities to be answerable for how they handle protected health information - the "A" in HIPAA literally stands for it. Secrecy (A) is incorrect because HIPAA doesn't aim to hide information entirely; it balances access with protection. Anonymity (C) is wrong because HIPAA governs identified health data and requires audit trails, which is the opposite of anonymity. Complexity (D) is a trap - while HIPAA compliance can be complex, that is a byproduct, not a goal.

Memory tip: Spell out the acronym - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - the answer is hiding in the name itself.

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#HIPAA#Accountability#Regulatory compliance#Privacy objectives

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