HIPAA Compliance in RCM Medical Billing and Healthcare IT
What you'll learn
- Understand the foundations and goals of HIPAA compliance
- Conduct a full HIPAA Security & Privacy Rule audit
- Differentiate between minor and significant breaches
- Implement effective risk management and security safeguards
- Meet Breach Notification Rule obligations and timelines
- Apply HIPAA requirements to real-world healthcare scenarios
- Integrate NIST cybersecurity standards into your compliance program
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of covered entities and business associates
Requirements
- No prior knowledge or experience is required!
- This course is beginner-friendly and designed for anyone interested in healthcare compliance. A basic understanding of healthcare workflows is helpful but not mandatory.
- A computer or mobile device
- Internet access
- A desire to learn and implement HIPAA security & privacy practices
Description
Are you ready to become HIPAA compliant and safeguard patient information like a pro in 2025?
This all-inclusive course will walk you through the essential knowledge, tools, and best practices needed to ensure HIPAA compliance, perform privacy and security audits, and implement breach notification protocols in your healthcare organization.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, compliance officer, IT specialist, or a medical office manager, this course will teach you how to apply HIPAA rules and proactively protect Protected Health Information (PHI) in today’s digital world.
In this comprehensive course, you'll learn:
What HIPAA is and why it matters in 2025
The difference between covered entities and business associates
Understanding and applying the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule
How to conduct a HIPAA compliance audit step-by-step
Breach notification protocols, timelines, and reporting procedures
Implementing administrative, physical, and technical safeguards
Key lessons from real-world data breaches and how to avoid them
The role of NIST frameworks and cybersecurity in HIPAA
Best practices for medical offices, hospitals, pharmacies, and more
How to designate and train privacy and security officers within your organization
How to create and manage HIPAA-compliant documentation, policies, and procedures
With clear explanations, case studies, and templates, this course is your go-to resource for ensuring your organization stays on the right side of HIPAA law.
Who this course is for:
- Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, admin staff)
- Compliance officers and HIPAA consultants
- Medical office managers and healthcare IT personnel
- Insurance and billing professionals
- Business Associates who handle PHI (e.g., IT vendors, clearinghouses)
- Students or career changers entering healthcare compliance or security fields
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 269 Reviews
- 2,990 Students
- 4 Courses
Welcome to RCM Academy! Our founder and lead instructor has extensive experience in healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and medical billing. With a strong background in the healthcare industry, they have trained hundreds of professionals to master the complexities of RCM processes, from patient registration to payment collection. Passionate about helping individuals succeed, the instructor designed RCM Academy to provide practical, up-to-date training on medical billing, coding, and RCM strategies. Whether you're just starting in healthcare administration or looking to expand your knowledge, RCM Academy offers the skills you need to excel in the field of medical billing and RCM.