Question

question 30 of 30
what is the purpose of hipaa?
guarantee the safety and security of employees at work.
guarantee a safe environment for patients in the hospital or doctors office.
guarantee the privacy and security of protected health information.
guarantee health insurance coverage for everyone regardless of pre - existing health conditions.

Explanation:

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is primarily focused on protecting the privacy and security of individuals' protected health information (PHI). The option "Guarantee the privacy and security of protected health information" aligns with this purpose. The other options: ensuring employee safety at work is related to OSHA, ensuring a safe patient environment is a general healthcare facility goal, and guaranteeing health insurance coverage for pre - existing conditions is related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions, not HIPAA.

Answer:

The correct option is the one with the text: Guarantee the privacy and security of protected health information.