HIMT2540 — Health Law and Compliance
HIMT 2540 - Health Law and Compliance HIMT 2540 - Health Law and Compliance Students will learn about the legal and ethical issues affecting healthcare today, including legislative and regulatory processes. Students will explore the health information management (HIM) professional’s role in risk management and organizational compliance. Special attention will be devoted to issues of electronic record systems from the legal and ethical perspective including strategies for applying the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. Students will study health information/record laws and regulations (such as retention, patient rights/advocacy, advanced directives, and HIPAA) along with other regulatory standards that affect the healthcare environment and workforce. Additional Info: by the Middlesex campus of the CT State Community College only; the courses are ully online, allowing students to access the program from any location. Previous: HIM* 160
Prerequisites: HIMT1110, HIMT2110