What is the relationship between HITECH, HIPAA, and Electronic Health or Medical Records?

Review the HITECH and HIPAA acts using the Internet resources or LRC. What is the relationship between HITECH, HIPAA, and Electronic Health or Medical Records? As an MA working in a medical office, what do you need to know regarding these acts and entering medical records? What is the relationship between the acts and EHR as it impacts your role as a Medical Assistant? Minimum of three paragraphs

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