Which act addresses health information privacy and portability?

• A. IDEA
• B. Balanced Budget Act
• C. Americans with Disabilities Act
• D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Answer: (D)

HIPAA addresses how personal health information is kept private and how health insurance coverage can continue when people change jobs. It sets standards for protecting PHI across providers, payers, and health plans and gives individuals rights over their health data. The portability aspect refers to continuity of health insurance coverage when moving between jobs or plans, reducing gaps in coverage and limiting preexisting-condition exclusions. Other acts focus on different areas: IDEA deals with educational rights for students with disabilities, the Balanced Budget Act relates to healthcare funding and reimbursement policies, and the Americans with Disabilities Act protects civil rights and accessibility for people with disabilities. So HIPAA is the correct one because it uniquely covers both privacy of health information and the portability of health insurance.