___________ is one of the main objectives of HIPAA.

___________ is one of the main objectives of HIPAA.

A. Secrecy

B. Accountability

C. Anonymity

D. Complexity

Answer: B

Explanation:

The main objectives of HIPAA are Accountability (reduce waste, fraud, and abuse; new penalties will be imposed), Insurance Reform (continuity and portability of health insurance, providing limits on pre-

existing provisions), and Administrative simplification (standards on electronic data transactions in a confidential and secure manner).