HIPAA Privacy and Security Overview

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires covered entities to take steps to maintain the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). Group health plans sponsored by employers are considered Covered Entities under HIPAA and must comply with these requirements to help avoid information breaches and potential penalties.

This webinar will help clarify which HIPAA requirements apply to different types of employer-sponsored benefits. The webinar will also provide helpful tips regarding how to complete the administrative tasks required under the HIPAA privacy and security rules.

Key topics include:

• Covered Entities and Business Associates
• PHI and EPHI
• Privacy and security technical and organizational safeguards
• Recent cyberattacks “in the news”
• Identifying and responding to a breach
• Penalties for violations

This program has been approved for 1.0 HRCI and SHRM credit.