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HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is a federal law that establishes national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge.
HIPAA applies to “Covered Entities” and “Business Associates.” Covered Entities include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses. Business Associates are individuals or organizations that perform services for a Covered Entity that involve the use or disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
The HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act) was enacted in 2009 to strengthen HIPAA. It promotes the use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), includes business associates under HIPAA’s liability, and introduces stricter breach notification rules and penalties for violations.
PHI is any health information that can be used to identify a patient. This includes demographic data, medical records, test results, billing information, and even names, addresses, and birth dates when linked to a patient’s health status.
HIPAA regulations do not specify an exact frequency. However, the Security Rule requires training to be provided “periodically.” Most industry experts and compliance officers interpret this to mean that training should be conducted at least once a year to keep all staff updated on current regulations and security best practices.
Our Training Courses
Our comprehensive training covers the key components of HIPAA, including the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule, and the HITECH Act. We also provide practical, real-world scenarios to ensure you understand how to apply these rules in your daily work.
Yes, our training is delivered entirely online and is self-paced. This allows you the flexibility to start, stop, and resume the course whenever it’s most convenient for you.
The time required to complete the training varies by course, but most of our core certification programs can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours.
Yes, our platform is fully responsive and compatible with desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, so you can train from any device with an internet connection.
No, our courses are designed for anyone who handles Protected Health Information (PHI), which includes a wide range of roles such as medical office staff, billing professionals, IT support, and even administrative staff in a variety of industries.
Certification and Accreditation
Yes, our certification is nationally recognized and accepted by organizations across the country as proof of your commitment to understanding and following HIPAA regulations. Our certificates are issued with unique ID numbers for verification.
No. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) does not offer a “government-issued” HIPAA certification for individuals or companies. Our certification confirms that you have successfully completed our comprehensive training and have a strong understanding of the regulations.
While your certificate is a one-time achievement, it is highly recommended that you refresh your training annually to stay current with any updates to the law and to maintain a strong security posture.
You can retake the final exam as many times as you need to pass, at no additional cost. We want you to succeed and gain the knowledge necessary for compliance.
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You can enroll in any of our courses directly from our website using a credit card or other accepted payment methods. The process is simple and secure.
Yes, we offer special pricing and account management features for corporate and group enrollments. Please contact us for a custom quote.
Yes, for group accounts, we provide an administrative dashboard that allows you to monitor enrollment, track progress, and access completion certificates for all of your employees.
Yes, all transactions on our website are processed through a secure, encrypted payment gateway to protect your financial information.
Due to the digital nature of our products and the immediate access to proprietary content, all sales are considered final. We encourage you to review the course details thoroughly before making a purchase.
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Additional HIPAA Questions
The key rules are the Privacy Rule (governs PHI use and disclosure), the Security Rule (protects electronic PHI), and the Breach Notification Rule (outlines requirements for notifying individuals of a data breach).
Penalties can range from civil monetary fines for unintentional violations to significant fines and even criminal charges for willful neglect. Fines can be thousands of dollars per violation, and a single breach can involve multiple violations.
If your small business handles PHI on behalf of a healthcare provider or a health plan, you are considered a Business Associate and must be HIPAA compliant. This includes many services like billing companies, IT providers, and even cloud storage providers.
If you are a Business Associate, you are required to have a signed BAA with the Covered Entity you are working for. Our training will help you understand the requirements and obligations outlined in a BAA.
Administrative Safeguards are the documented, official policies and procedures that a Covered Entity or Business Associate must put in place to manage security risks. This includes things like security training, risk analysis, and assigned security responsibilities.
Physical Safeguards are the measures used to protect physical access to electronic systems and the data they contain. This includes things like locks on doors, security cameras, and policies for proper disposal of hardware.
Technical Safeguards are the technological controls used to protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). This includes access controls (e.g., usernames and passwords), encryption, audit logs, and firewalls.
A breach is generally defined as the unauthorized acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) that compromises the security or privacy of the data.
While the Security Rule primarily focuses on electronic data, the Privacy Rule applies to all forms of PHI, including paper, oral, and electronic. You are still required to protect patient information regardless of its format.
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