HLIN 441 - Legal Aspects of Health Information Administration

Institution:

University of Southern California

Subject:

Description:

Basic principles of law related to the health care field. Law-making process. Analysis of legislation. Risk-management aspects of medical documentation. Overview of the court system in the United States. Development of policies and procedures regarding confidentiality. Release of general, psychological, alcohol, drug, and HIV/AIDS documentation. Release of information in response to subpoenas, court orders, and search warrants. Analysis of consent forms. Assignment for The Federal Register. The concept of improper disclosure and negligence. Reporting requirements. Introduction to the contents of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), with emphasis on the privacy section, and its impact on health care. Field trip to a local legal library.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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