Question

_______ requires all medical office staff members to have an individual user ID and password to access electronic patient information.

-The police
-The Health Insurance portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
-The physician
-The patient protection and affordable care act

Answer 1

B. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA is responsible for making sure medical records are handled confidently and securely. Requiring passwords and user ID's will guarantee a secure record of patients that can only be accessed by your doctor, pediatrician, etc.