Which regulations are designed to protect patient information privacy?

The correct choice is the regulation that specifically focuses on safeguarding patient information privacy: HIPAA, which stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This federal law was enacted to establish national standards for the protection of sensitive patient health information.

HIPAA's primary aim is to ensure that individuals' medical records and other personal health information are properly protected while allowing the flow of health information needed to provide high-quality health care. It requires healthcare providers, health plans, and other entities that handle health information to implement strict safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient data. This includes provisions for data security, patient consent, and the right for patients to access their own health information.

In contrast, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) primarily focuses on ensuring workplace safety and health standards; the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is responsible for regulating food safety, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices; and CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) administers the nation’s major healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, but does not specifically have a mandate for protecting personal health information.