The HIPAA Refresher training reinforces your understanding of key HIPAA provisions, highlights recent updates, and provides practical tips for maintaining compliance in your daily operations. Whether you’re new to HIPAA or need a quick review, this HIPAA Refresher training will ensure you have the knowledge to protect patient privacy effectively. In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, safeguarding patient information is more critical than ever.
What You Will Learn:
- HIPAA Rules
- Complying with HIPAA Rules
- Enforcement agencies behind HIPAA Rules
Details:
Course length: 15 minutes; CME: 0.25
Languages: American English
Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.
American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve patient care outcomes. Through high-quality educational activities, we aim to address the identified educational gaps and to support the continuous professional development of our medical community. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim this credit for their complete participation in this activity.
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Understanding the Core Components of HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is foundational in protecting the privacy and security of health information. Under HIPAA, the Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules serve as the primary safeguards for patient information. These Rules ensure that healthcare providers and related entities are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of health data. The Privacy Rule establishes when protected health information (PHI) can be disclosed. The Breach Notification Rule mandates that covered entities must notify individuals, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and, in some cases, the media when a breach of unsecured PHI occurs. Together, these rules create a comprehensive framework that upholds the integrity of patient data. This HIPAA Refresher Training goes over these rules in more detail.
The Privacy Rule
The Privacy Rule is central to safeguarding your patient’s protected health information (PHI). This rule ensures that healthcare providers maintain patient privacy while still communicating effectively to deliver comprehensive care.
The Security Rule
The Security Rule establishes critical security requirements designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patients’ electronic health information (ePHI). This rule sets standards for storing, handling, and transmitting ePHI. This rule is essential in maintaining trust and security in a digital age.
The Breach Notification Rule
When a breach of protected health information (PHI) occurs, the Breach Notification Rules mandates that you promptly notify the affected patients, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and, in certain cases, the media. A breach is generally defined as any unpermitted use or disclosure of PHI under the Privacy Rule that compromises the security or privacy of the information. This rules ensures that patients are aware of any potential risks to their personal health data.
Compliance Obligations for Covered Entities and Business Associates
Both covered entities and business associates are required to comply with HIPAA rules. These rules set the standard for how protected health information (PHI) must be handled. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, insurer, or any organization that handles PHI, compliance with HIPAA is essential to protect patient information.
