In what way did the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) affect nursing practice? Select all that apply
A. It established a procedure for the client to choose with whom he or she wants information shared.
B. All care providers must assist clients in submitting claims for insurance reimbursement.
C. All health agencies must tell clients exactly with whom their personal information will be shared.
D. All health agencies must help clients establish insurance eligibility.
E. All health agencies must ensure that only persons immediately involved in the client's care have access to the client's health records.
F. All health care providers must protect client confidentiality by not writing any personal information in their medical record.
ANS: A, C, E
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