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How do we protect a patient's privacy, and how do we verify the patient's identity? Explain HIPAA.

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To protect a patient's privacy, healthcare providers and organizations must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which establishes national standards for protecting individuals' medical records and personal health information.

To verify a patient's identity, healthcare providers may require them to provide a government-issued ID or other form of identification that includes their name, date of birth, and other identifying information. Healthcare providers may also use electronic health record (EHR) systems to verify patient identity by matching the information entered into the system with the patient's personal information on file.


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