Question

which of the following would be considered a hippa violation?
sharing patient information for continuity of care
discussing lab results in a private conference
leaving medical charts visible
faxing records to a verified physicians office

Explanation:

HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) aims to protect patient health information privacy. Sharing for care continuity, private discussions, and faxing to verified offices are usually allowed. Leaving medical charts visible exposes patient info to unauthorized people, violating HIPPA.

Answer:

Leaving medical charts visible