ISSA Nutritionist Practice Exam

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Which of the following was enacted to protect clients' privacy and confidentiality?

  1. HIPAA

  2. FMLA

  3. ADA

  4. OSHA

The correct answer is: HIPAA

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was established to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals' health information. It sets stringent standards for how healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other entities handle sensitive patient data. This includes rules on who can access patient information and under what circumstances, thereby safeguarding patients' privacy rights. By ensuring that health information is kept confidential and secure, HIPAA plays a crucial role in maintaining trust between clients and healthcare providers. While the other options represent important legislation, they focus on different areas. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) relates to job protection for employees taking medical leave. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination based on disability but does not specifically address health information privacy. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) focuses on workplace safety regulations rather than health information privacy. Thus, HIPAA is specifically designed to protect clients' privacy and confidentiality in healthcare settings.

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