Question

question 16 (2.5 points)
what was the primary purpose of the health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 (hipaa)?
to promote standardization and efficiency in the healthcare industry
to reduce healthcare costs
to increase healthcare provider salaries
to eliminate health insurance premiums

Explanation:

HIPAA aimed to promote standardization and efficiency in healthcare. It set rules for electronic health data, privacy, and security. Reducing costs (not main), increasing salaries (not goal), eliminating premiums (not purpose) are incorrect.

Answer:

To promote standardization and efficiency in the healthcare industry