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Chapter 2
Pharmacy Technician
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) | Federal act that protects patients' rights, establishes national standards for electronic health care communication, and ensures the security and privacy of health data. |
| Legend drug | Drug that requires prescriptions for dispensing; these carry the federal legend: "Federal law prohibits the dispensing of this medication without a prescription." |
| Medicaid | Federal- and state-operated insurance program that covers health care costs and prescription drugs for low-income children, adults, and elderly and those disabilities. |
| Medicare | Federal and state-managed insurance program that covers health care costs and prescription drugs for individuals than 65, persons younger than 65 with long term disabilities, and individuals with end stage renal disease |