Instructor:  Bill Dillon, Gunster

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Course Overview

Understand the federal and state regulatory schemes involving health care privacy and cybersecurity. Explore the ramifications and responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including what entities are covered. Investigate the privacy rights of individuals and delve into security concepts facing the health care industry. Understand the role of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the primary goals of the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is a must for anyone working in the health care industry who wants to understand the interplay of federal and state health care privacy regulations.

Topics Covered

• Health Care Privacy in the United States
• HIPAA--Overview of Covered Entities and Business Associates
• Rights of Individuals under HIPAA
• Sensitive Information and Minor Rights
• HIPAA Security
• Health Information Technology and Information Blocking

Available Credits

Coming Soon.

I understand that participation in any of the Certification programs (a) will not result in a degree from, alumni status with, or earned academic credit at Florida State University or FSU College of Law (or, to FSU's knowledge, any other institution), (b) will not be recorded on a Florida State University or FSU College of Law transcript, and (c) does not guarantee or suggest that a participant will be admitted to Florida State University, FSU College of Law, or to any other university or institution.

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