HIM 101 — Legal & Ethical Aspects of Healthcare HIM 101 3 Credits/Units
Admission into the program required for enrollment. Introduction to legal and ethical concepts with particular focus on health information management. General overview of US legal system as it pertains to healthcare. Highlighted information on HIPAA, ARRA, HITECH, and Federal Trade Commission's Red Flag Rule. Topics include liability of hospital and providers of care as well as current pertinent legislation, legal status of medical staff, access to health information, laws relating to ethical issues, and court orders. [GE]