Which of the following requires that health care providers ensure the protection of their patients' privacy?
A)TJC
B)MCOs
C)HIPAA
D)CMS

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 is the federal law that called for improved efficiency and privacy in regard to the use of electronic transmission of patient data.Through this, patient information is considered private and confidential, and all health care providers are responsible for ensuring this.The Joint Commission is a peer review organization that accredits health care organizations that are in compliance with minimum standards.Managed care organizations finance and provide care to subscribers of the service at a preset charge as a means of trying to control the costs of health care.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is the federal division responsible for the administration of Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA.

Which of the Following Requires That Health Care Providers Ensure