Define Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), specifically the Administrative Simplification Provision and the date enacted.
Define the term covered entity.
Discuss the main components of the Privacy Rule.
Define the term protected health information.
Discuss the concept of "minimum necessary" as it relates to the release of health information.
Explain the enforcement and penalty process for violations of HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations.
Demonstrate competency in the use of electronic health record software as it relates to the release of health information.
Discuss the Breach Notification Rule.
State the two primary purposes for the development of the Security Standards of HIPAA.
Discuss the major sections of the standards of the Security Rule.
Discuss the difference between required and addressable implementation specifications.