This tutorial will walk you through the HHS hierarchy of regulatory authorities that, although separate, have similar intent. As a result, providers are required to acknowledge both HIPAA and the Office of National Coordinator (ONC) with regards to patient access to their health record. You will learn what steps the inspector general (OIG) takes during…
Understanding the 21st Century Cures Act
The Century Cures Act The Century Cures Act was signed into law on December 13, 2016 and contains over 18000 sections. Although this regulation (law) has been in the making for a period of time, the general effective date was June 30, 2020. The part of the rule that may impact healthcare providers is the…
The Medical Record & Patient Access
This tutorial is focused on helping a clinic to establish a solid process for honoring the patient’s rights. It starts with identifying their rights, then creating a process to honor them. Having a Notice of Privacy Practices hanging in the clinic and getting acknowledgement is not enough. The clinic must be able to recognize when…
Are You Honoring Your Patient’s Rights?
NPP & Patient Rights Most clinics have a document hanging on the wall titled Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) or Notice of Patient Privacy Practices. Compliant clinics will also have a process to obtain written acknowledgment from their patients stating that the patient had an opportunity to view the Notice of Privacy Practices, and that…
FAQ-Initial HIPAA Training
Initial HIPAA Training FAQs We have gathered some common questions submitted by providers to the KMC University help desk on how long, how often, and what to include in HIPAA training. Please take a moment to review these for additional information on matters not addressed in this module. Q: What types of organizations must provide…
HIPAA Training Packet
Customized Resources Trainee Directions KMC University has created a packet of resources to supplement staff member’s training and basic understanding of HIPAA. We encourage each trainee to download the packet and review the resources. Each staff member may want to keep a copy of the HIPAA terminology support tool which can serve as a great…