Module 1

What You'll Hear

• The history and purpose of HIPAA — why Congress enacted it in 1996 and what problems it was designed to solve
• Covered Entities and Business Associates — who is legally bound by HIPAA and how the chain of responsibility works
• Key definitions: Protected Health Information (PHI), the three HIPAA rules, and the minimum necessary standard
• Why HIPAA compliance is a shared responsibility across every role in a healthcare organization