Medical Office HIPAA Compliance Training

HIPAA Privacy and Security Guidance for the Medical Practice

  •   New for 2024:   3-hour (3 CEUs) Self-Paced Online Class

This course covers the nationally required elements for HIPAA privacy and security training. Participants in CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, IN, MT, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA should create an addendum to this training to satisfy their state specific provisions.

The privacy and security of patient health information is a top priority for patients and their families, healthcare providers, ancillary professionals, and the government. However, the frequency of HIPAA and HITECH compliance enforcement is increasing. This training will help protect your practice. 

Your instructor, Audrey Coaxum, CHC, CPC, CEMC, CMC, CMIS, CMOM, CMC, is a healthcare compliance expert with extensive experience in clinical and business operations. Audrey will present a full review of federal legislation and enforcement efforts related to privacy and security protections for the handling of patient health information.

Learning highlights include: 

  • verify icon  Know when a breach must be reported to HHS, and respond with confidence if a breach of unsecured health information occurs.
  • verify icon  Prepare for new changes proposed by OCR
  • verify icon  Protect against cyber-attacks, ransomware, and other vulnerabilities to ensure CIA of ePHI 

Course Summary

HIPAA requires sanctions against workforce members who violate HIPAA or privacy policies. Penalties, which are based on the level of negligence, can exceed $2 million per violation! Covered entities and business associates must complete regular training.

Enroll in this comprehensive course that includes a review of HIPAA policies, notices of privacy practice, restrictions of the use of PHI, and required employee training on current requirements. Participants will learn to comply with privacy and security requirements to reduce risks associated with providing telehealth services.

Your team will be better-prepared to protect against cyber-attacks, ransomware, and other vulnerabilities to ensure CIA of ePHI. Learn about current enforcement actions and potential criminal and civil penalties. 
 

Instructional areas include:

  1. • A thorough review of administrative and staff policies and responsibilities, along with disclosure obligations and patients' rights to access their medical or billing information.
  2. • Guidance on proper documentation and record keeping of PHI
  3. • Patient consent and tips for releasing PHI / ePHI
  4. • Electronic Health Information - security, encryption, password management
  5. • OCR investigations and enforcement following patient complaints
  6. • Distinguish between Federal and State governance
  7. • Digital companion materials will be provided
  •  Instructor: Audrey Coaxum
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Session(s): 1
  • Class Limit: 65 students
  • Class Fee: $239
  • Attendance Certificate: Yes
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