Which of the following pieces of legislation applies to use of information on a patient care report?
A) FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
B) EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act)
C) COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
D) HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) applies to the use and disclosure of protected health information, including information contained in patient care reports. FERPA applies to educational records, EMTALA applies to emergency medical treatment, and COBRA relates to continuation of health coverage after certain events.

Which of the Following Pieces of Legislation Applies to Use