MHLP 570 - Healthcare Privacy and Security (3)

An overview of federal and state health privacy and security laws and regulations including HIPAA and HITECH will be provided with special emphasis on regulatory compliance. HIPAA privacy and security risks, standards and risk management will be reviewed. Security incidents and the breach notification rule will be discussed. Audit controls, integrity, and authentication are also reviewed. Tort liability for unauthorized disclosure will be reviewed along with tort liability for the failure to disclose to information about a dangerous patient to third parties. A significant part of the course will focus on the impact of the transition to Electronic Health Records. Offered: Fall.