Protecting patient privacy is essential to ethical and compliant healthcare practice. This course provides a clear, comprehensive overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its key privacy, security, and breach notification standards. Learners will explore how HIPAA applies across healthcare settings, including the responsibilities of covered entities, business associates, and workforce members. Through practical examples, this course demonstrates how to safeguard protected health information (PHI), maintain electronic data security, and ensure compliance with federal regulations in day-to-day practice. 

This course covers Texas HB300 requirements.