HIPAA: 04. What Is Protected Health Information?

In our HIPAA: What is Protected Health Information course, we lay the groundwork for employee understanding of the protected health information (PHI) requirements included in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Covered entities must comply with HIPAA Privacy and Security rules, and there is an enormous amount of information in the HIPAA that concerns the protection and disclosure of PHI. This course provides an excellent introduction to the subject by discussing exactly what falls under the PHI designation. Part of the HIPAA series, our What is Protected Health Information course includes a video, downloadable student materials and a post assessment to check your comprehension.

•  Identify what information falls in and out of the PHI designation
•  Protect PHI from unauthorized distribution or improper use
•  Protect patient privacy and ensure compliance