HIT 103 - Licensing Agencies/Legal Aspects

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

Legal and accreditation issues impacting health care and the health information, HIPAA, Confidentiality, privacy and security policies, procedures and monitoring, management professional are the focus of this course. It includes the following areas; confidentiality and the right to privacy, release of information and the legal basis for releasing information, the legislative process, the local, state and federal court system, legal vocabulary, retention of information guidelines, patient rights and patient advocacy, advanced directives, and ethical issues in health care and health information management. Case studies are examined to emphasize major legal doctrine. Library research is also required in this course. AHIMA?s Virtual Lab applications used where applicable. Prerequisite: HIT 100 or permission of the HIM program director

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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