The acronym for the congressional act that standardized electronic data interchange,enhanced confidentiality and security of patient information as well as other health-related matters is:

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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is the only choice that specifically addresses electronic data interchange and confidentiality/security of patient information in a healthcare context. AMA (American Medical Association) is a professional organization for physicians, COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) deals with continuation of health coverage after job loss, and EMTLA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) is a federal law that requires hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment to anyone who needs it, regardless of ability to pay.

The Acronym for the Congressional Act That Standardized Electronic Data