A project manager is overseeing an IT project for a healthcare organization. The project involves migrating patient records to a new cloud-based EHR system. The project manager must ensure the project addresses regulatory compliance. Which regulation PRIMARILY governs the confidentiality and security of patient health information in the United States?

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C. HIPAA. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) governs the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI) in the US, including requirements for data confidentiality, integrity, and availability under the Security Rule, and patient rights under the Privacy Rule.

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