Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations?
a. A bank can check for a preexisting condition.
b. The patient controls access to his or her medical records.
c. Psychotherapy and medical records are treated equally.
d. An employer can check for a preexisting condition.
B
With the HIPAA, the patient controls access to his or her medical records. Banks and employers are prevented from accessing the patient's medical information without permission. Psychotherapy records are given extra protection.
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