The nurse discussing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) says, "I am aware that this act changed the way we handle confidential information." What other provisions of this act should the nurse consider?
A) An anti-fraud and anti-abuse program
B) Establishment of state governments as health care regulators
C) A law preventing portability of health care coverage
D) Tax incentives for preventive care
E) Streamlining of transfer of patient information between insurers and providers

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Rationale 1: An anti-fraud and anti-abuse program is part of HIPAA.
Rationale 2: The act established the federal government as a national health care regulator.
Rationale 3: This act provides for the portability of health care coverage.
Rationale 4: There are no tax incentives for preventive care included in this act.
Rationale 5: HIPAA was designed to help streamline transfer of patient information between insurers and providers. As part of this streamlining effort, changes to confidentiality also occurred.

The Nurse Discussing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act