HIT 171 : Health Data, Information, Law, and Ethics

An introductory course into medical records which integrates all phases of the records management cycle while complying with state and federal regulations and laws. Topics include privacy and access laws, release of medical information, e-discovery, privacy and security audits; Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA); and The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the impact on health information. (Formerly BUSN 171)