Which of the following acts contains a section concerning the prevention of fraud and abuse in healthcare?
a. The Truth in Lending Act
b. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act
c. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
d. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
ANSWER: d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false