Laws surrounding the electronic transmission of healthcare data, the portability of healthcare insurance, as well as the registration of practitioners, clients, and other providers in a national identifier system are collectively known as:

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While all of these acronyms have something to do with health, mental health, or health and human services and research, HIPPA is the only one that controls the portability of healthcare information from one provider or group of providers to the next. It has also made providers identify themselves in a national way, so that they can continue receiving reimbursement for many services. HIPPA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Laws Surrounding the Electronic Transmission of Healthcare Data, the Portability