Ensuring the privacy, security, and confidentiality of health information has been a fundamental principle for the health information (HI) profession throughout its history. HI professionals continue to face the challenge of maintaining the privacy and security of patient information, an effort that grows in complexity as information becomes more and more distributed in electronic systems.
The challenge of this responsibility has also increased due to the constantly changing legislative and regulatory environment. HI professionals are now charged with understanding how regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) impact privacy and security.
Ensuring the privacy, security, and confidentiality of personal health information is no easy feat. As the complexity of information grows and becomes more widely distributed across all media, so must the skills and responsibilities of healthcare professionals.
If you are committed to ensuring privacy and security programs adhere to compliance and regulatory requirements from creation to implementation, review AHIMA’s privacy and security product offerings including our Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS®) credential.
Hardcover | First Edition
Prepare to sit for the CHPS examination with this book of practice exams covering all four CHPS domains.
EBook | Second Edition
This book provides examples of expert reasoning on how the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules can be applied correctly under various real-life scenarios.
Hardcover | Second Edition
Get an overview of health information privacy and security principles and practices by outlining the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, relevant portions of the HITECH Act, and other laws and organizations that regulate health information.
Third Edition
Health law is a complex and rapidly-changing topic, and students studying health information management (HIM) or health informatics require the most current information to be prepared to achieve legal compliance in a professional context.
Live Stream | 1 CEU
Join us on November 9, 2021, at 12:00 noon CT, for this informative live event. Are you leading the creation and implementation of a comprehensive contingency and business continuity plan? Learn about foundational requirements for the development of a successful plan. Devise an optimal plan for testing, updating, and effectively communicating that plan to the organization's workforce.
3 Webinars | 3 CEUs Total
Build your knowledge of telehealth services and understand how this growing service impacts the healthcare industry. Join us for this Available On-Demand series to explore:
5 Webinars | 5 CEUs Total
This Available On-Demand series will enable health information professionals to learn more about the Security Rule. These presentations are a great first step to ultimately achieve the Certified Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS®) credential.
5 Webinars | 5 CEUs Total
This Available On-Demand series will enable health information professionals to learn more about privacy and security in HIM. These courses are a great first step to ultimately achieve the Certified Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS®) credential.
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White Paper
Developed in partnership between the Health-ISAC and the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council, this workable white paper is designed for healthcare organizations to download and adjust into their individual environments.
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Watch this video for an overview of privacy and security (1:22).