DANB General Chairside Practice Test

Under which Act does electronic patient transaction fall?

1. HIPAA

2. FERPA

3. PPACA

4. HITECH

The correct answer is: HIPAA

The correct choice relates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which is fundamental for the protection of patient data and promotes the secure exchange of health information. While HIPAA primarily focuses on privacy and security standards for safeguarding patient information, it also includes provisions for electronic health transactions. HIPAA established standards for the electronic transmission of healthcare information, thereby facilitating the interoperability of electronic health records and various health care transactions. This emphasis on electronic transactions is addressed through specific rules, including the Transaction and Code Sets Rule under HIPAA, which outlines standards for electronic health information exchange. This choice is relevant as it encompasses the framework for how electronic patient transactions must be conducted, ensuring that patient data is handled securely and maintains its confidentiality throughout the exchange process.