HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act attempts to fight again abuse, fraud and waste within health insurance and general health care delivery.

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  • DFA (Dodd-Frank Act)

    The Dodd-Frank Act was made effective in 2010 to promote financial stability in the U.S. by increasing accountability and transparency.

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  • FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)

    The Freedom of Information Act provides either full or partial disclosure of unreleased information that is controlled by the U.S. government.

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