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…
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…
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…
Reference Documents – PHI, TPO, and BAA
PHI, TPO, and BAA It can be a challenge for a clinic to interpret the variety of HIPAA terms and regulations. For this very reason, most clinics will defer to an outside HIPAA Specialist for assistance with implementation. Once implemented, a clinic must obtain and maintain a base knowledge of key components of HIPAA. It…
What is HIPAA? Reference Documents
Download Module Reference Documents The HHS website provides an abundance of resources about HIPAA regulations. We have provided some of the key reference documents for consideration. If you have decided to implement a HIPAA program without assistance from a compliance specialist, you will need to review ALL the resources available at HHS.gov, as you work…