Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 2 contact hours.
Course Purpose
To provide an overview of The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its regulation, and to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge necessary to navigate compliance and protect patient information effectively.
Overview
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal ruling legislated by President Bill Clinton on August 21, 1996, to protect patient information within the healthcare system. The legislation was driven by the increased use of technology in healthcare and the emergence of electronic health records. This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of HIPAA and its regulation.This course also aims to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge necessary to navigate compliance and protect patient information effectively.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the federal ruling on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the legislated titles that create a framework that protects patient information, promotes efficient data exchange, and improves access to healthcare coverage.
- Describe the Privacy Rule and its influence on protected health information (PHI).
- Identify protected entities under HIPPA
- Understand when information can be disclosed without consent
- Describe steps that should be taken if unauthorized disclosure of private health information occurs, and penalties that may be imposed.
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
