This detailed review of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides administrators, supervisors, and managers with the tools they need for developing and reviewing their HIPAA privacy and security programs.  This course also explains and illustrates the basic legal requirements for implementation, with examples and scenarios in a variety of settings.

Learning Objectives:

·         How to create policies and procedures, and the role of the Privacy Officer.

·         Definition of HIPAA-related terms, such as business associate agreements, the minimum necessary rule, and the six categories of “must” and “may” disclosures.

·         How to conduct a security assessment and analysis.

·         Explanation of patient rights.

·         How to identify a reportable breach and requirements for reporting.

·         The three exceptions to a reportable breach.