Which of the following authorized the development of a national, near real-time information network to coordinate federal and state response to public health emergencies?
1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
2. Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act
3. Sarbanes-Oxley Act
4. Federal Information Privacy and Security Act
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Rationale: The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act authorized development of a national, near real-time information network. This network coordinates federal and state response to public health emergencies. The HIPAA security rule requires continuity planning and disaster recovery processes. The Sarbanes–Oxley Act legislates corporate responsibility; it impacts the health care industry by increasing demands for fiscal responsibility and accurate financial reports and disclosure. The Federal Information Privacy and Security Act established a minimum standard of performance for the protection of information and information systems managed by federal agencies, their contractors, and other agencies acting on their behalf.
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