Description

This comprehensive course on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) explores the origins, significance, and multifaceted implications of this landmark legislation enacted in 1996. Participants will delve into the primary goals of HIPAA, addressing issues of insurance coverage during job transitions and combating healthcare fraud. The course delves into the regulations and standards set by HIPAA, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding patient health information, promoting data standardization, and enhancing overall efficiency in the healthcare industry. Additionally, participants will gain insights into the benefits of HIPAA for patients, ensuring secure access to health information and fostering trust through compliance. Understand the dual purpose of HIPAA, including its role in addressing insurance coverage gaps and preventing healthcare fraud. Familiarize oneself with the key regulations and standards set by HIPAA, emphasizing the secure handling of patient health information and the standardization of electronic healthcare transactions. Recognize the benefits of HIPAA for both healthcare organizations and patients, emphasizing the importance of compliance in building trust and ensuring the protection of sensitive health information.

Course Objectives:

Describe the dual purpose of HIPAA, including its role in addressing insurance coverage gaps and preventing healthcare fraud.;Familiarize oneself with the key regulations and standards set by HIPAA, emphasizing the secure handling of patient health information and the standardization of electronic healthcare transactions.;Recognize the benefits of HIPAA for both healthcare organizations and patients, emphasizing the importance of compliance in building trust and ensuring the protection of sensitive health information.;;

Duration: 5 min.