The Consumer-Patient Health and Safety Act provides patients with more control over how their personal health information is used and disclosed
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides patients with more control over how their personal health information is used and disclosed.
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