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What does the acronym HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
What federal act provides safeguards against an invasion of privacy through the misuse of records by federal agencies?
the Privacy Act of 1974
Is HIPPA a ferderal policy?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, better known as HIPAA is a federal LAW, not a policy, although federal policy is to enforce the law. It's a law.
What standards provide federal protection for privacy of health care records?
At the fedreal level in the US, this would be the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) aka the Kennedy/Kausebaum act.
Name the primary purpose of the no fear act?
The primary purpose of the No Fear Act is to increase accountability and transparency in the federal government by prohibiting discrimination and retaliation against federal employees who report violations of civil rights and labor laws.
What is the Federal Records Act?
The Federal Records Act is a U.S. law that governs the creation, maintenance, and disposition of federal government records. Enacted in 1950 and amended several times, it establishes guidelines for how federal agencies must manage their records, ensuring that important documents are preserved and accessible for historical and legal purposes. The Act mandates that federal agencies create and maintain records that document their activities and decisions, which are then subject to oversight by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Compliance with the Federal Records Act is crucial for transparency, accountability, and the preservation of governmental history.
Who was US federal system of government established by?
The Federal Reserve was created by act of Congress in 1913, railroaded through in a fashion very similar to the stimulus bill.
Laws designated the steps that the federal agencies must follow in issuing rules and regulations?
This can not be answered with just one law because there is not just one general law for all federal agencies. It depends on which agency in discussion. Such as the Federal Aviation Act outlines the guidelines the must be taken for air control while the Clean Air Act outlines the steps needed to be take by the EPA.
Which law designates the steps that federal agencies must follow in issuing rules and regulations?
This can not be answered with just one law because there is not just one general law for all federal agencies. It depends on which agency in discussion. Such as the Federal Aviation Act outlines the guidelines the must be taken for air control while the Clean Air Act outlines the steps needed to be take by the EPA.
What is it when health care worker sends information to an insurance company without the patients written consent?
This is a HIPAA (federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) violation.
What does the Federal Arbitration Act require?
The Federal Arbitration Act requires judicial resolution through arbitration. There needs to be a contract in place that requires arbitration instead of judicial resolution.
Which one of the following outlines how the OSHA Act is implemented within Federal agencies?
The OSHA Act is implemented within federal agencies through the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which sets and enforces workplace safety standards. Each federal agency is responsible for developing its own safety and health programs that comply with OSHA regulations. Additionally, agencies must conduct regular inspections and provide training to ensure a safe working environment for their employees. Compliance is monitored through audits and reporting requirements to maintain accountability and improve safety practices.
