Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Define the key terms, entities and objectives outlined in HIPAA and HITECH regulations
• Identify the roles of covered entities and business associates in managing protected health information
• Explain the differences between HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules
• Describe the “Minimum Necessary” standard and its role in limiting PHI exposure
• Summarize individual patient rights under HIPAA, including access, amendments and restrictions
• Compare the civil and criminal penalties for HIPAA violations based on severity and intent
• Distinguish between consent, authorization, and incidental disclosures in HIPAA contexts
• Outline administrative, physical, and technical safeguards required for ePHI protection
• Assess risk analysis steps and security measures to maintain compliance
• Review enforcement mechanisms, penalty tiers, and corrective action processes
• Illustrate meaningful use objectives and their role in improving healthcare outcomes
• Evaluate best practices for integrating privacy and security upgrades into EHR systems