HIPAA Compliance Course 2025: PHI Privacy & Security Audit
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Are you ready to become HIPAA compliant and safeguard patient information like a pro in 2025?
This all-inclusive course will walk you through the essential knowledge, tools, and best practices needed to ensure HIPAA compliance, perform privacy and security audits, and implement breach notification protocols in your healthcare organization.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, compliance officer, IT specialist, or a medical office manager, this course will teach you how to apply HIPAA rules and proactively protect Protected Health Information (PHI) in today’s digital world.
In this comprehensive course, you’ll learn:
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What HIPAA is and why it matters in 2025
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The difference between covered entities and business associates
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Understanding and applying the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule
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How to conduct a HIPAA compliance audit step-by-step
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Breach notification protocols, timelines, and reporting procedures
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Implementing administrative, physical, and technical safeguards
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Key lessons from real-world data breaches and how to avoid them
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The role of NIST frameworks and cybersecurity in HIPAA
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Best practices for medical offices, hospitals, pharmacies, and more
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How to designate and train privacy and security officers within your organization
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How to create and manage HIPAA-compliant documentation, policies, and procedures
With clear explanations, case studies, and templates, this course is your go-to resource for ensuring your organization stays on the right side of HIPAA law.
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Understanding HIPAA: What It Is and Why It Matters -
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Key HIPAA Terminologies: Understanding the Language of Compliance
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The History of HIPAA: From Legislation to Modern Healthcare Compliance
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HIPAA Overview: Purpose, Provisions, and Impact on Healthcare
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Core Components of HIPAA: Portability, Accountability, and Impact
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HIPAA Administrative Simplification Rules: Standards, Privacy, and Compliance
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Defining a Breach Under HIPAA: Minor vs. Significant
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HIPAA Breach Notification Rule: Timelines and Responsibilities
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Lessons from Data Breaches: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
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HIPAA Enforcement: Rules, Penalties, and Compliance
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Key HIPAA-Related Agencies and Their Roles
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Key Related Laws and Their Impact on HIPAA Compliance
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State-Level Privacy and Security Laws: CCPA, Texas, and More
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Emerging Standards and Guidance: NIST and Global Coordination
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Introduction to HIPAA Applicability: Transactions and Compliance
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Types of Transactions Covered Under HIPAA
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What Data is Protected Under HIPAA
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Covered Entities: Definition, Responsibilities, and Examples
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Business Associates: Roles, Responsibilities, and Examples
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Distinction Between Business Associates and Non-Business Associates
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Practical Scenarios of HIPAA Applicability
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Responsibilities of Covered Entities and Business Associates
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De-identification and Re-identification of Data
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Case Studies: When and How HIPAA Applies
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Overview of HIPAA-Related Risks
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The Cost of Data Breaches: A Financial Breakdown
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Patient Safety Risks: The Impact of Data Breaches
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Compliance Risks: Financial, Legal, and Reputational Impacts
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Environmental Risks in HIPAA Compliance
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Mitigating HIPAA-Related Risks
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Case Studies: Lessons from Real-World HIPAA Breaches
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Overview of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
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Understanding the Goals of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
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The Role of the Privacy Officer in HIPAA Compliance
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Understanding the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
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Understanding Patient Rights Under the Privacy Rule
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Exceptions and Special Cases in HIPAA Compliance
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Patient Rights to Control Information Sharing
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Disclosures Requiring Patient Authorization
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Disclosures Without Patient Permission
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Provider Responsibilities: Maintaining Privacy and Security
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Provider Responsibilities: Adapting to Changes in the Notice of Privacy Practice
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Effective Implementation Strategies for HIPAA Compliance
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Ongoing Compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule
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Introduction to the HIPAA Security Rule
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Core Objectives of the HIPAA Security Rule
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HIPAA Physical Safeguards: Securing Facilities, Workstations, and Devices
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HIPAA Technical Safeguards: Protecting ePHI with Technology
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Organizational Requirements Under the HIPAA Security Rule
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Policies, Procedures, and Documentation: Ensuring Compliance
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Designating a Security Officer: Key to HIPAA Security Compliance
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Risk Analysis and Management: Identifying and Mitigating Vulnerabilities
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Security Awareness and Training Programs: Building a Culture of Safety
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Incident Response and Contingency Planning: Protecting ePHI During Crises
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Understanding Security Incidents and Data Breaches
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Defining Unsecured PHI
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Steps in Data Breach Determination
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Exceptions to Breach Determination
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Documenting the Risk Assessment Process
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Timely Notification to Individuals: HIPAA Breach Requirements
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Media Notification Requirements for Large-Scale Breaches
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HIPAA Notification Requirements to the HHS Secretary
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Business Associate Notification to Covered Entities
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HIPAA Notification Timelines: Comparing Breach Response Requirements
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HIPAA Law Enforcement Delay: Special Provisions Explained
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HIPAA Administrative Requirements: Ensuring Documentation and Compliance
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Effective Incident Response Steps to Mitigate Security Incidents
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Reporting Breaches to Law Enforcement: Ensuring Compliance and Security
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Recovery and Post-Incident Evaluation: Building Resilience
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Learning from Data Breaches: Case Studies and Lessons
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State-Specific Data Breach Reporting Requirements
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Designating Privacy and Security Officers
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Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP): Ensuring Transparency and Compliance
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Nondiscrimination Notice (NDN): Compliance and Implementation
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Privacy Forms & Templates: Tools for HIPAA Compliance
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Risk Analysis and Mitigation: Strengthening HIPAA Compliance
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Building a Comprehensive Risk Management Plan for HIPAA Compliance
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Integrating Cybersecurity with Business Operations
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Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
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Implementing the 20 Critical Security Controls
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Evaluation and Continuous Improvement in HIPAA Compliance
