Course Information and FAQ - HIPAA
Updated
by Lyndsay
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.
- 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 health care 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
Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview of HIPAA
Chapter 2: The Privacy Rule
Chapter 3: Minimum Necessary Requirements
Chapter 4: How and When to Use PHI
Chapter 5: Individual Rights
Chapter 6: Business Associate Agreement
Chapter 7: The Security Rule
Chapter 8: The Enforcement Rule
Chapter 9: The Breach Notification Rule
Chapter 10: HIPAA Timeline and Updates
Chapter 11: What Have We Learned?
Chapter 12: Conclusion
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 health care 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.
