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It is against HIPAA to steal patient records (paper or electronic) and sell them to

interested parties
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Final answer:

It is true that stealing and selling patient records is against HIPAA.


Step-by-step explanation:

True. It is indeed against HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) to steal patient records, whether they are in paper form or electronic, and sell them to interested parties. HIPAA is a federal law in the United States that was enacted to protect the privacy and security of patients' personal health information.


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