This presentation will cover the fundamentals of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), key rules and requirements in a healthcare setting, risk assessment practices, breach prevention, and how ZenMeds can ensure ongoing compliance. Attendees will learn best practices for protecting patient privacy, handling electronic protected health information (ePHI), and policies to reduce liability.
Overview
Learning Objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Define HIPAA and its major components (Privacy, Security, Breach Notification)
- Identify who is subject to HIPAA regulations (covered entities, business associates)
- Understand patient rights under HIPAA
- Implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for ePHI
- Recognize potential risks and conduct a risk assessment
- Develop breach response and reporting protocols
- Create staff training and audit plans to maintain compliance
