Question

question 13
what is the major goal of hipaa guidelines ?
a facilitate billing for medical services.
b protect the rights of employees in the health sector.
c establishes guidelines for safeguarding patient data.
d regulate the cost of health insurance.
e promote medical research.
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Explanation:

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is primarily focused on protecting the privacy and security of patient health information. Option A is incorrect as HIPAA isn't mainly about billing facilitation. Option B is wrong because HIPAA doesn't focus on employee rights in health sector. Option D is incorrect as HIPAA doesn't regulate health insurance costs. Option E is wrong as promoting medical research isn't its major goal. Option C correctly states that HIPAA establishes guidelines to safeguard patient data.

Answer:

C. Establishes guidelines for safeguarding patient data.