What mandates all privacy in hospital administration?

The correct answer is A. HIPPA. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is the federal law that mandates privacy protections for patients' health information in hospital administration and all covered healthcare entities - note the question spells it "HIPPA," which is a common…

Privacy and Security in Healthcare

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AHIPPA
BJCAH
CMedicare

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Explanation

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is the federal law that mandates privacy protections for patients' health information in hospital administration and all covered healthcare entities - note the question spells it "HIPPA," which is a common misspelling to watch for on exams.

JCAH (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, now simply The Joint Commission) is an accreditation body that sets quality and safety standards for hospitals, but it does not legislate privacy. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for the elderly and disabled - it funds care but does not mandate privacy law.

Memory tip: Think of the two A's in HIPAA standing for "Accountability Act" - privacy accountability is exactly what the law enforces. If you see "HIPPA" on an exam, recognize it as the intended answer despite the misspelling.

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