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- What Employees Will Learn
- Versions Available
- HIPAA FAQ
- Do my employees need HIPAA for Business Associates or HIPAA for Covered Entities?
- Is your training compliant for my state? Yes. HIPAA is a federal mandate, and so is the same for nearly all states. Our courses are designed and reviewed by HR experts and attorneys to ensure compliance. Exception: Florida and Texas have their own versions, since these states have added stipulations exceeding HIPAA's mandates.
- How often does my staff need to take this training? While HIPAA doesn't specify a training frequency, it requires employees to renew their training “periodically.” Most organizations consider it best practice to renew this training annually since there may be updates that need to be covered, and also to keep HIPAA fresh in the mind of employees.
- For more details on this course, please visit our website: HIPAA Training Course or send yourself a free demo!
Course Information and FAQ - HIPAA
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- What Employees Will Learn
- Versions Available
- HIPAA FAQ
- Do my employees need HIPAA for Business Associates or HIPAA for Covered Entities?
- Is your training compliant for my state? Yes. HIPAA is a federal mandate, and so is the same for nearly all states. Our courses are designed and reviewed by HR experts and attorneys to ensure compliance. Exception: Florida and Texas have their own versions, since these states have added stipulations exceeding HIPAA's mandates.
- How often does my staff need to take this training? While HIPAA doesn't specify a training frequency, it requires employees to renew their training “periodically.” Most organizations consider it best practice to renew this training annually since there may be updates that need to be covered, and also to keep HIPAA fresh in the mind of employees.
- For more details on this course, please visit our website: HIPAA Training Course or send yourself a free demo!
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that protects sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge. Every person and organization working in healthcare or accessing protected health information must be trained on HIPAA to avoid costly fines and penalties.
What Employees Will Learn
Your employees will gain valuable knowledge, skills, and experience to support the strategic goals of your organization, including:
- A thorough breakdown of Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Rights granted to individuals according to HIPAA
- How HIPAA applies to Covered Entities and Business Associates
- The difference between the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule
Versions Available
HIPAA For Covered Entities - If you are a healthcare provider, a healthcare clearinghouse, or a health plan, you are a Covered Entity. Health plans include health insurance companies and employee health plans. This course covers HIPAA training mandates for all US states, except Texas and Florida, which have additional privacy training requirements.
HIPAA For Business Associates - Any vendor who helps a Covered Entity create, receive, maintain, or transmit Protected Health Information is a Business Associate. This course covers HIPAA training mandates for all US states, except Texas and Florida, which have additional privacy training requirements.
HIPAA For Business Associates: Florida and HIPAA For Covered Entities: Florida - Cover the full HIPAA courses, and special requirements for employees working in Florida, including FIPA
HIPAA For Business Associates: Texas and HIPAA For Covered Entities: Texas - Cover the full HIPAA courses, and special requirements for employees working in Texas, including HB300
HIPAA FAQ
Do my employees need HIPAA for Business Associates or HIPAA for Covered Entities?
We cannot legally advise which course your employees should take, since every organization is unique. However, we can provide the following guidelines:
- If you are a healthcare provider, a healthcare clearinghouse, or a health plan, you are a Covered Entity. Health plans include health insurance companies and employee health plans.
- Any vendor who helps a Covered Entity create, receive, maintain, or transmit Protected Health Information, or PHI for short, is a Business Associate.
If you have more specific questions, you can find out more on the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services website here.
