HIM 2012 - Health Law and Compliance

Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite(s): HIM1000 with C
Corequisite(s): None
This course will review the legal aspects of healthcare, those related to health information management state and federal laws. Topics include legal terminology, confidentiality, access and release of information, HIPAA, tracking of disclosed information, liability, subpoenas, depositions, consent and authorization guidelines, privacy and health care liability. Emphasis on the importance of confidentiality, privacy and security and how the HIM professional is integral to this process. Identify compliance requirements throughout the health information life cycle. Security risk analysis is reviewed. The course must be passed with a grade of C or better. Note: Projects within the course will require use of Word, Excel, YouTube, PowerPoint, and the Internet.
Parallel: College Transfer (A.A. and A.S)