A law enacted under the U$.$S$.$ Department of Health and Human Services $($HHS$)$ to protect the privacy rights of patients is called the:a$.$tHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act $($HIPAA$).$b$.$tConsumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence $($CARE$).$c$.$tHealthcare Privacy Act $($HPA$).$d$.$tPrivacy and Confidentiality Assurance Act $($PCAA$).$