HIPAA Compliance Training for HR Officers (MED-3.2)
Learning objectives
- Identify the HR officers role in making the company HIPAA-compliant
- Identify possible company statuses and responsibilities under HIPAA
- Identify the five rules created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as required by HIPAA
- Identify general HIPAA definitions and terminology
- Recall the history and purpose of HIPAA
Course overview
Since its creation in the mid-Nineties, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, has been a major cause of concern for people working both inside and outside the health care industry. This course is designed to give employees an overview of HIPAA and its general requirements. Learners who successfully complete this course should be able to identify the purpose, basic terminology, and common actions companies must take to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA. This course is designed for employees who are involved in human resources activities at companies who obtain health insurance through an external insurance provider.