1.1 HIPAA Overview
Purpose and Scope: HIPAA, enacted in 1996, focuses on safeguarding the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information (PHI). It applies to healthcare providers,…
Topic Category: Lesson 1: Introduction to Health Information Protection
1.2 FERPA Overview
Purpose and Scope: FERPA, established in 1974, protects students’ educational records and is applicable to educational institutions receiving federal funding. Why is it Important? FERPA…
1.3 Protected Information
HIPAA: PHI includes information related to an individual’s past, present, or future physical or mental health condition, healthcare services, and payment for healthcare services. Case-Based…
1.4 Applicability
HIPAA: Applies to healthcare providers, health plans, clearinghouses, and their business associates. FERPA: Applies to educational institutions receiving federal funding. Case-Based Example: A university with…
1.5 Consent and Authorization
HIPAA: Requires written authorization for the use or disclosure of PHI. FERPA: Generally requires written consent for the release of educational records. Case-Based Example: A…
1.6 Enforcement
HIPAA: Enforced by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within HHS. FERPA: Enforced by the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) within the U.S. Department of…
