Overview
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.
Training and Resources
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.
NEW Workshop Series
Compliance Guidance on Information Blocking: Health Information Sharing is the Goal
AHIMA has organized a virtual workshop series, in partnership with The Sequoia Project, to provide an overview of information blocking regulations, how organizations are achieving compliance using information sharing tools, and exceptions under the Cures Act Final Rule.
- Information Blocking Overview | LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP | February 2, 2023 | 1 CEU
- Moving Toward Information Sharing | LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP | February 16, 2023 | 1 CEU
- Special Circumstances | LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP | March 2, 2023 | 1 CEU
- Office Hours | LIVE VIRTUAL MEETING | March 9, 2023 (Available with Bundle Purchase Only)
Starting April 24 | Cohort Online Course
Sign up for a CHPS® Exam Preparation cohort starting on April 24 (Spring) or October 23 (Fall). 81% of participants passed the CHPS Exam on their first try compared to only 48% who did not take this course. Becoming Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) is a career milestone. Space is limited; Sign up today.
5 CEUs
Introduction to HIPAA Privacy and Security
This course addresses the extensive need for health information professionals to become well versed in the fundamentals of HIPAA.
Books
Hardcover | First Edition
Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) Exam Preparation
Prepare to sit for the CHPS examination with this book of practice exams covering all four CHPS domains.
EBook | Second Edition
HIPAA by Example
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
Introduction to Health Information Privacy and Security
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
Fundamentals of Law for Health Informatics and Information Management
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.
Webinars
Live Stream | 1 CEU
Leading, Creating, and Managing a Business Continuity Plan
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
The Nuances of Health Information and Telehealth: 3 Perspectives
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:
• Cybersecurity & Compliance for Telehealth: A Guide for Secure Patient Encounters
• Revenue Recognition in Telehealth Best Practices
5 Webinars | 5 CEUs Total
Privacy & Security Webinar Series: The HIPAA Security Rule
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
Webinar Series: An Introduction to Privacy & Security in HIM
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.
Resources
Sponsored Content
Whitepaper
Designing a Trusted Framework for the Application of AI in Health Care
This white paper summarizes the Convener discussion, which focused primarily on data privacy and security, regulation, liability allocation, intellectual property, and contracting challenges, and how these issues affect the development of a trusted framework for using AI in health care.
Whitepaper
Information Sharing Best Practices
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.
Practice Briefs (Members only)
Learn best practices for topics such as denials prevention and management as well as the art and science of CDI.
Toolkits (Members only)
Be prepared to handle any situation in the workplace with toolkits covering topics such as disaster planning, breach management, and telemedicine.
Explore Privacy and Security
Watch this video for an overview of privacy and security (1:22).