Part 1 - HIPAA Basics for the Chiropractic Office

Course Summary:

Part 1 – HIPAA Basics for the Chiropractic Office is designed to provide chiropractic professionals and their staff with a foundational understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its relevance to their daily operations. This introductory course breaks down the complexities of HIPAA into easily digestible information, focusing on the core principles of patient privacy and the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI). It serves as the essential first step in ensuring your chiropractic practice adheres to federal regulations and maintains the trust of your patients.

Target Audience:

This program is ideal for:

• Chiropractors
• Chiropractic Assistants (CAs)
• Office Managers in chiropractic clinics
• Any staff member working in a chiropractic office who handles patient information
• Individuals new to the chiropractic field who need to understand HIPAA requirements

Main Content:

The program typically covers key areas such as:

• Introduction to HIPAA: An overview of what HIPAA is, its purpose, and who is required to comply (Covered Entities).
• Understanding Protected Health Information (PHI): Defining what constitutes PHI, including verbal, written, and electronic information.
• The HIPAA Privacy Rule: Exploring the key aspects of the Privacy Rule, including patient rights regarding their PHI.
• Permitted Uses and Disclosures of PHI: Understanding when and how PHI can be legally used and disclosed for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
• Minimum Necessary Standard: Learning the importance of limiting the use and disclosure of PHI to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose.
• Patient Rights under HIPAA: Understanding patients’ rights to access, amend, and receive an accounting of their PHI.
• The Importance of Policies and Procedures: Recognizing the need for written policies and procedures to ensure HIPAA compliance within the chiropractic office.
• Common HIPAA Violations in Chiropractic Settings: Identifying potential risks and how to avoid them.

This Part 1 course provides the essential groundwork for further, more in-depth HIPAA training.