OVERVIEW

HIPAA Privacy and Security Essentials is organized by MedPro Group and will be held from Apr 01, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022.

CE and Premium Credit Details
MedPro Group is pleased to offer insureds an opportunity to earn continuing education hours. There is no cost for this test or the corresponding CE credit. Please make sure you have viewed the activity completely before taking this test. If you pass the test with a score of 70 percent or higher, you will be issued 1.0 CE credit(s) and can print a copy of the CE certificate for your education files.

MedPro Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MedPro Group designates this continuing dental education activity as meeting the criteria for up to 1.0 hour of continuing education credit. Doctors should claim only those hours actually spent in the activity.

This activity offers 1.0 hour of risk education credit with full documented participation. MedPro Group insureds who successfully complete this activity might be eligible to apply earned risk education hours toward a premium credit.

Program Details
Healthcare providers need to have a basic understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This program on HIPAA Privacy and Security Essentials covers the key provisions of this complex law, and it addresses common vulnerabilities in healthcare practices and organizations that result in HIPAA breaches. Best practices are identified that might mitigate the risk of breaches, and understanding how to respond to incidents and breaches is presented. Fines and penalties for noncompliance are discussed as well as HIPAA considerations for electronic communications. Strategies to reduce the incidence and impact of cyberattacks and ransomware are also included in the program.

Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
• Review key provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules
• Discuss common vulnerabilities in healthcare practices and organizations that result in HIPAA breaches
• Identify best practices that might mitigate the risk of breaches
• Understand how to respond to incidents and breaches
• Discuss HIPAA considerations for electronic communications
• Discuss fines and penalties for HIPAA noncompliance
• Review best practices to reduce the incidence and impact of cyberattacks and ransomware

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.