What is the primary objective of HIPAA?

The primary objective of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is to protect insurance subscribers from loss of coverage due to job changes. One of HIPAA's key provisions focuses on ensuring that individuals maintain health insurance coverage when they move between jobs or experience changes in their employment status. This law includes regulations that limit the ability of health plans to impose pre-existing condition exclusions and promotes the portability of health insurance coverage. By protecting against the loss of insurance coverage during transitions, HIPAA aims to enhance the continuity of care for individuals, promoting greater access and stability in health coverage as they navigate employment changes.

The other options do not encapsulate the core purpose of HIPAA. For instance, while Medicare Advantage plans are a relevant aspect of healthcare coverage, they are not a direct objective of HIPAA. Similarly, providing home health care services and regulating hospital noncoverage notices pertain more to specific aspects of healthcare delivery and compliance rather than the overarching goals of HIPAA focusing on insurance coverage portability and privacy protections for health information.