What does HIPAA stand for?

• A. Health Insurance Policy and Act
• B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• C. Health Information Privacy and Accessibility Act
• D. Health Insurance and Accounting Act

Answer: (B)

HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The name highlights three ideas: health insurance coverage, the ability to carry that coverage when changing jobs (portability), and the protection of patient information (accountability) under federal law. Enacted in 1996, it sets standards for privacy and security of health information and governs how health coverage can continue for individuals who switch jobs. The other options mix up the terms or replace them with different words, so they don’t reflect the actual name of the statute.