Which of the following components are included in health policy ...

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Which of the following components are included in health policy at the state level?
 
  a. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
  b. Scope of nursing practice
  c. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996
  d. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005

Question 2

Which of the following is the intent of HIPAA?
 
  a. Release of patient information for purposes of insurance reimbursement.
  b. Prevent health care providers from billing for procedures done for the insured person.
  c. Protect patients from reviewing their own medical records.
  d. Limit the ability of health care providers to sell patient information to outside sources.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The scope of nursing practice is correct, because it is controlled at the state level by state boards of nursing. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the HIPAA of 1996, and the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 are all regulated at the national level.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The intent of HIPAA is to protect patient information and prevent it from being sold to outside agencies. The right of heath care providers to bill for services is necessary for patient payment is and not prohibited. Patients have the right to view their own patient information.