Brief Summary
This course is like your go-to guide for HIPAA! It breaks down what the law is, why it's important, and who needs to know about it. Perfect for healthcare pros to ensure they’re on top of their game with patient info safety.
Key Points
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HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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Originally created in 1996 and updated in 2009 and 2013.
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Essential for anyone dealing with protected healthcare information.
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Covers healthcare providers and insurance industries.
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Training is required for compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand why HIPAA was created and its importance.
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Recognize the full scope of HIPAA across healthcare and insurance.
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Identify which healthcare providers are considered 'covered entities'.
About This Course
A healthcare professional's guide to understanding the requirements HIPAA HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. This federal law was created as a means to reform the healthcare system of the United States. It was revised 2009 with the ARRA/HITECH Act and again in 2013 with the Omnibus Rule. The law mandates that all employees who have any possible contact with protected healthcare information be trained in compliance in all areas of HIPAA.
This online training courses meet and exceed the requirements for HIPAA training established by the federal HIPAA Privacy and HIPAA Security regulations.Â
An understanding of the reasons for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Recongnition of the scope of the HIPAA law for both health care and insurance industries
To be able to describe the types of healh care providers that are "covered entities"
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