HIPAA Fundamentals
Core concepts, rules, and framework of HIPAA compliance.
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule: A Complete Overview
What the Privacy Rule covers, who it applies to, key provisions, patient rights, and permitted uses and disclosures of PHI.
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The HIPAA Security Rule Explained
Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, the required vs. addressable distinction, and implementation specifications for ePHI.
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Breach Notification Rule Requirements
What constitutes a breach, how to conduct a risk assessment, notification timelines, and content requirements for individuals, HHS, and the media.
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The HITECH Act and Its Impact on HIPAA
How the HITECH Act of 2009 strengthened HIPAA enforcement, expanded business associate obligations, increased penalties, and promoted EHR adoption.
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How HIPAA Is Enforced
OCR's role, the complaint process, the audit program, investigation procedures, resolution agreements, and corrective action plans.