Which one of the following is not considered a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act?

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Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), covered entities include health plans, health care clearinghouses, and health care providers who electronically transmit any health information in connection with transactions for which the Department of Health and Human Services has adopted standards. A radiologist contracting with a lawyer for case-specific interpretations does not fall under these categories as the primary service is not health care provision in the traditional sense, nor does it involve the electronic transmission of health information in a standard transaction covered by HIPAA.

Which One of the Following Is Not Considered a Covered