Which act mandated the adoption of national uniform standards for electronic transmissions of financial and administrative health information?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is the act that mandated the adoption of national uniform standards for electronic transmissions of financial and administrative health information. This legislation was enacted to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system, particularly by streamlining the method of processing health information electronically.

HIPAA established guidelines to protect the privacy and security of health information while enabling healthcare organizations to implement consistent practices across the industry. The act includes provisions that affect the handling and transmission of electronic health records and secured health information, ultimately promoting standardization and compliance across various healthcare entities.

The other acts mentioned do not focus specifically on regulating electronic health transactions. The HITECH Act builds on HIPAA by promoting the adoption of electronic health records but does not mandate standards in the manner that HIPAA does. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) pertains to employee leave rights, while the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) addresses discriminations against individuals with disabilities. Neither of these acts involves electronic health information transmission standards.