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The document discusses the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) which protects sensitive patient health information and the importance of HIPAA compliance for organizations. It recommends that organizations ensure compliance through initial and annual training of staff, use of compliance software, and monitoring staff activity to protect patient privacy and confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
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Methodological Approach: Choose appropriate research methods such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, or data analytics.
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