HIPAA Compliance Training Courses
What Is HIPAA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish regulations protecting sensitive health information. HIPAA applies to:
- Health plans
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare clearinghouses
- Business associates
- Employers sponsoring group health plans
HIPAA establishes two primary regulatory frameworks: The HIPAA Privacy Rule, which protects the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI), and the HIPAA Security Rule, which protects electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) through required safeguards.
What Is Protected Health Information?
The Privacy Rule established national standards for the protection of certain health information (aka PHI). PHI is any information that can identify a patient or client of any organization covered by HIPAA. Protected Health Information includes any individually identifiable health information such as:
- Name
- Address
- Social Security number
- Medical records
- Diagnosis information
- Insurance ID numbers
- Claims information
Electronic PHI (ePHI) refers to PHI stored or transmitted electronically and is governed by the HIPAA Security Rule.
Why HIPAA Compliance Training Is Critical
HIPAA violations can result in:
- Civil monetary penalties
- Corrective action plans
- Federal audits
- Lawsuits
- Reputational damage
HR departments and plan administrators must understand HIPAA requirements - especially when integrating benefits programs. Of note, HIPAA often intersects with:
Understanding these overlaps can strengthen compliance efforts.
About Our HIPAA Compliance Certification Courses
HRTrainingCenter.com offers two HIPAA compliance certification training courses, both of which allow you to earn a HIPAA certification. By attending our HIPAA training courses, you will learn how to:
- Identify and apply prior creditable health care coverage
- Develop and produce a compliant certificate of creditable coverage
- Determine the application and length of a pre-existing condition exclusion
- Understand the HIPAA Special Enrollments
- Comply with the HIPAA Notice Requirements
- Recognize a special enrollment situation
- Understand how to comply with HIPAA requirements for nondiscrimination based upon health factors
- Integrate HIPAA requirements with COBRA, Qualified Medical Child Support Orders (QMCSOs), The Mental Health Parity Act, and other applicable laws
...and with regard to HIPAA Security, you will learn HIPAA's:
- General Rules
- Administrative Safeguards
- Physical Safeguards
- Technical Safeguards
- Organizational Requirements
- Policies, Procedures, And Documentation Requirements
Our
HIPAA Portability Training & Certification Program covers:
- Certificates of creditable coverage
- Pre-existing condition exclusion rules
- Special enrollment rights
- HIPAA nondiscrimination standards
- Notice requirements
Our
HIPAA Security Training & Certification Program teaches:
- ePHI risk analysis
- Safeguard implementation
- Security incident response
- Encryption standards
- Workforce training requirements
- Audit preparation
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What Are The Key Elements Of HIPAA Compliance?
The Security Rule requires covered entities to maintain reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards for protecting PHI and ePHI. According to HHS, covered entities must:
- Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all ePHI they create, receive, maintain, or transmit
- Identify and protect against reasonably anticipated threats to the security or integrity of the information
- Protect against reasonably anticipated, impermissible uses or disclosures
- Ensure compliance by their workforce
Key Elements of HIPAA Compliance
The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities to maintain:
Administrative Safeguards
- Risk analysis and risk management
- Workforce training
- Access controls
- Incident response procedures
- Sanction policies
Physical Safeguards
- Facility access controls
- Workstation security
- Device and media controls
- Hardware disposal protocols
Technical Safeguards
- Access control systems
- Unique user identification
- Encryption
- Audit controls
- Transmission security
Organizational Requirements
- Business associate agreements
- Vendor compliance verification
- Workforce compliance monitoring
Policies, Procedures & Documentation
HIPAA requires written policies, documented procedures, and workforce training. Failure to document compliance is itself a violation.
Common HIPAA Compliance Mistakes
Organizations frequently fail by:
- Sharing PHI without proper authorization
- Failing to restrict access
- Lacking business associate agreements
- Inadequate workforce training
- Weak password and encryption controls
- Improper document disposal
- Failure to conduct risk assessments
HIPAA & Integration With Other Laws
HIPAA compliance overlaps with:
- COBRA continuation coverage
- Qualified Medical Child Support Orders (QMCSOs)
- Mental Health Parity Act
- ERISA plan administration
- Section 125 cafeteria plans
Proper integration prevents conflicting compliance gaps.
Who Should Take HIPAA Compliance Training?
HIPAA training is essential for:
- HR Managers
- Benefits Administrators
- Payroll Managers
- Plan Sponsors
- Compliance Officers
- Third-Party Administrators (TPAs)
- IT Security Personnel
- Small business owners sponsoring group health plans
Benefits of HIPAA Certification Training
Our HIPAA certification programs provide:
- Practical compliance frameworks
- Real-world case examples
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Documentation templates
- Audit-readiness guidance
- Regulatory update access
Participants gain confidence in protecting PHI and maintaining compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who must comply with HIPAA?
Covered entities, business associates, and employers sponsoring group health plans.
What is the difference between PHI and ePHI?
PHI is protected health information in any form. ePHI is PHI stored or transmitted electronically.
What is the biggest HIPAA compliance risk?
Failure to implement proper administrative and technical safeguards — particularly inadequate workforce training and risk analysis.
Are employers directly subject to HIPAA?
Employers sponsoring group health plans must comply with HIPAA plan administration rules, even if the employer itself is not a healthcare provider.
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