Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT) Practice Exam

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In what year was HIPAA signed into law?

1990
1996
2003
2001

The correct answer is: 1996

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law in 1996. This legislation was monumental in establishing standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information. It came into existence to ensure that individuals' health information is protected while allowing the flow of health information needed to provide high-quality health care. The act has several facets, including provisions for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system by standardizing the electronic transmission of administrative and financial data. Additionally, HIPAA introduced regulations regarding the privacy and security of health information, significantly shaping the way healthcare organizations handle patient data today. The other years listed did not align with the legal enactment of HIPAA. Although they involved subsequent developments in health information technology and additional legislation related to healthcare, they are not the year when HIPAA was initially signed.