The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law introduced in 1996 to simplify administrative processes surrounding healthcare and insurance and safeguard an individual’s Protected Health Information (PHI). Throughout this course, we detail the rules, regulations, and patient rights set forth by HIPAA, define which entities and individuals are subject to HIPAA regulations, discuss acceptable uses and disclosures of PHI, review HIPAA interactions with state laws, and provide an overview of the actions your organization can take to become HIPAA compliant.

This training course is intended to provide an overview of HIPAA rules and regulations to fulfill the general HIPAA training requirements for all workforce members of covered entities, including healthcare providers, health plans or medical insurance providers, and healthcare clearing houses. This course is just one step towards organizational compliance with HIPAA law and is not intended to provide the in-depth training required for HIPAA Privacy or HIPAA Security Officers within the organization.

Diversity and inclusion initiatives are an important part of business success. Studies have repeatedly found that more diverse, inclusive workplaces perform better, improve morale, and make better decisions. In this course, we’ll look at what these concepts mean, and how to value them in your workplace. We’ll also discuss different forms of bias, and practical steps you can take to overcome implicit bias.

Employee recordkeeping is one of the most fundamental HR responsibilities. After taking this course, you’ll be able to identify which records your business needs to retain, know how to build personnel and confidential files for each employee, and develop security procedures to properly protect employee information, staying compliant with state and federal laws.