HIPAA and AI - Compliance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

What you'll learn

Course overview

This course provides an introduction to the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in modern healthcare. Learners will explore how AI is transforming clinical decision-making, patient monitoring, and healthcare operations, while also examining the critical importance of protecting patient privacy and maintaining HIPAA compliance. The course covers key concepts such as Protected Health Information (PHI), the Minimum Necessary Standard, administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, and the role of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) when working with AI vendors. Participants will also examine potential risks such as data breaches, algorithmic bias, and ethical concerns related to AI use in healthcare. Through case studies and practical applications, healthcare professionals will learn how to safely and effectively integrate AI tools into practice while upholding patient trust. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to recognize privacy risks, apply HIPAA principles to AI technologies, and advocate for responsible, ethical use of AI in healthcare settings.