The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) applies to hospitals, but not to emergency medical services or fire departments. Is this statement true or false?

A. True
B. False
Hint: Review page 63 of Fire Service Personnel Management, 3rd Edition.


B

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