HIPAA Compliance Training
At Total HIPAA Compliance, we understand navigating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be overwhelming.
Our mission is to make HIPAA training and compliance faster, easier, and less painful than if you tried to do it yourself.
We provide customized online training solutions designed to help Employers, Health Insurance Agents, Business Associates (Lawyers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), IT Consultants, Web Hosts, Marketing Agencies, etc.), Software Developers, and Medical and Dental Providers meet their compliance obligations.
Why HIPAA Training is Essential for Compliance
Comprehensive HIPAA and Privacy Act training is required by law. And it’s critical to protect your organization. Here’s why every Covered Entity and Business Associate is required to complete a HIPAA training course:
1. The HIPAA Privacy Rule (§164.530(b)(1)) requires
Organizations with access to PHI must train their entire workforce on policies and procedures related to PHI, as necessary and appropriate for their functions.
2. The Breach Notification Rule
This Rule dictates what to do when a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI) occurs. Training ensures employees and business associates know the steps to take in the event of a data breach, including notification procedures and timelines for informing affected individuals, the Department of Health and Human Services, and potentially the media.
3. HIPAA Security Rule (§164.308(a)(5))
HIPAA mandates a security awareness and training program for all workforce members, including management. This program must include periodic security updates, procedures for guarding against and reporting malicious software, monitoring log-in attempts, and creating/safeguarding passwords.
Without proper HIPAA training, organizations are vulnerable to breaches and fines, which can lead to significant legal, financial, and reputational consequences. Our HIPAA compliance courses equip your team with the knowledge to stay compliant and confident.
The Critical Importance of Annual HIPAA Retraining
HIPAA training isn’t a one-time task, it’s an ongoing responsibility. At Total HIPAA we emphasize the necessity of annual retraining to ensure your organization stays aligned with evolving regulations.
Here are 6 reasons why annual retraining is crucial:
Evolving Interpretations and Rules
HIPAA interpretations and the law itself are evolving. Annual training keeps your team current with the latest compliance updates.
Mitigating Human Error
We all make mistakes, like sending an errant fax with PHI, or losing an unencrypted device. Regular training helps your team avoid these slip-ups.
HIPAA as a Security Standard
HIPAA provides robust security standards that are considered good business practices for all organizations, extending protection beyond just HIPAA violations. HIPAA compliance training courses reinforce essential cybersecurity habits, improving your overall data protection standards.
Onboarding New Employees
New hires start throughout the year, and their initial HIPAA training can sometimes be overlooked. An annual retraining schedule ensures new employees receive proper HIPAA training and existing staff stay refreshed.
Best Business Practice (Cover your Assets)
Maintaining annual retraining records proves your organization’s commitment to compliance during audits or investigations.
HHS Corrective Actions
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) frequently mandates annual workforce review and retraining as part of corrective action plans following fines or violations.
What to Expect from Our HIPAA Training Course
Our online HIPAA training platform is user-friendly, customizable, and built to fit seamlessly into your business operations. You’ll get clear, accessible learning to ensure everyone understands their role in protecting PHI.
Our training programs are tailored to specific roles and needs so every team member gets the right level of guidance:
Leader Training
This course is approximately 2 hours in length (including the final exam). It’s designed for those responsible for creating, implementing, and supervising HIPAA Rules and policies, such as Owners, Executives, Managers, Officers, and IT Managers.
Workforce Training
This course is about 1.5 hours in length (including the final exam). It’s designed for staff who handle PHI and follow HIPAA guidelines but aren’t responsible for plan implementation, such as Administrative Assistants, Receptionists, and IT Staff.
Key features of our training include:
Modular Design
Flexibility
Trainees can stop and start the training at any time; it doesn’t need to be completed in one sitting.
Certification
A final exam must be completed in one sitting with a score of 70% or higher to receive the year’s HIPAA training certificate.
Specialized Content
We offer HIPAA training specifically for agents/brokers, employer groups with health plans, business associates, dental providers, and medical providers.
Stay Compliant with Total HIPAA Compliance Training
Businesses and technologies are always changing. But your organization’s compliance can remain strong with the right training partner. Stay compliant, stay informed, and protect your workforce, clients, and organization with Total HIPAA’s compliance training solutions.
Contact Total HIPAA Compliance today to learn how we can help your organization become and stay HIPAA compliant.
