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HIPAA Compliance: A Complete Guide

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HIPAA Compliance: A Complete Guide

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Healthcare administrators must protect medical data to preserve the privacy of their patients. This course explores the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and explains how it impacts the healthcare industry. We show you how to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) to comply with HIPAA. We also go over the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Enforcement Rules. Sign up to learn how federal law protects patients’ privacy.

What Will You Learn?

  • Identify what constitutes Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Discuss the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Enforcement Rules
  • Define ‘HIPAA’, ‘PHI’ and ‘ePHI’
  • Outline the HIPAA compliance best practices for handling PHI
  • Describe the role of Covered Entities and Business Associates according to HIPAA
  • Outline administrative, physical and technical safeguards prescribed by the HIPAA Security Rule
  • Discuss the enforcement consequences of HIPAA violations
  • Describe the connection between HIPAA and Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
  • Explain how to develop and implement a HIPAA compliance program
  • List individual rights laid out by the HIPAA Privacy Rule

Course Content

HIPAA Compliance Basics
This module discusses Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) while explaining its Privacy, Security, and Enforcement Rules. We also explore the connection between HIPAA and technology and HIPAA compliance best practices

  • Understanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): The Basics
  • HIPAA’s core features include the Privacy Rule
  • HIPAA incorporates the Security Rule
  • HIPAA mandates standardized codes

Protected Health Information (PHI)
Protected Health Information (PHI)'s role in healthcare is crucial since it encompasses personal and confidential information about an individual's physical well-being. Additionally, the need to secure Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) arises from the escalating use of technology in managing medical records. This module covers the: ◼ Definitions and distinct features of both PHI & ePHI and ◼ Explains why they must be protected within the healthcare realm.

The HIPAA Privacy Rule

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