HIPAA and Patient Privacy

Course overview

Personal health information is protected under federal law. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides for the protection and security of personal health information. Both healthcare professionals and consumers must understand the legal and ethical implications of this law and the effects of violations on the patient and the provider. The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of HIPAA rules to ensure that personal health information is protected.