HIPAA - Healthcare Data Protection Act (EN)

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.

This basic course is dedicated to HIPAA - the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which establishes requirements for protecting medical information and patients’ confidential data.

Throughout the course, you will gain a clear and structured understanding of what HIPAA is, how it applies to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and their business associates, and what requirements it sets for protecting personal health information.

The course explains key elements of HIPAA, including the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, the concept of Protected Health Information (PHI), requirements for administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, access control, incident management, and organizational responsibilities for maintaining compliance.

The material is presented in a clear and accessible way without excessive technical complexity, making it suitable even for learners without deep experience in healthcare data or U.S. regulatory requirements.

The course will be useful for healthcare executives, doctors, administrators, compliance specialists, lawyers, IT and cybersecurity professionals, consultants, and auditors.

The program is practice-oriented and focused on real-world management decisions. After completing the course, you will be able to better understand HIPAA requirements, implement data protection measures, and ensure organizational compliance.

The knowledge gained will help reduce legal and operational risks, increase patient trust, and ensure an appropriate level of protection for medical information.

Disclaimer: Some parts of this course were created or enhanced using artificial intelligence tools, including audio processing and translation support. All content has been reviewed, edited, and selected by the instructor to ensure accuracy, relevance, and educational value.