The federal law that protects patient confidentiality is known by the acronym:
a. EEO.
b. FMLA.
c. Stark.
d. HIPAA.
Answer: d
Feedback: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that protects patient confidentiality.
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What will be an ideal response?
_______________ _______________ prevent health-care workers from exposing themselves and others to infections.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).