Which of the following types of information is not covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
A)A patient's medical diagnosis
B)A patient's insurance information
C)A patient's surgical outcome
D)A patient's financial information

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A patient's financial information is not covered under HIPAA. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act allows financial institutions to obtain information from a patient's insurance company and this is not protected through HIPAA. However, nurses should never discuss a patient's condition or financial information with others who are not involved in that aspect of the patient's care.

Which of the Following Types of Information Is Not Covered