LES 522 - Health Care Law, Patient Privacy, and HIPAA

Institution:

University of Illinois at Springfield

Subject:

Legal Studies

Description:

Covers basic concepts in the law as it relates to health care with emphasis on the implications of the privacy requirements of the HIPAA law and it's privacy regulations. Students will review and address issues dealing with access to care, patient and provider rights and responsibility, the interplay of state and federal regulatory schemes and evolving legal issues related to delivering health care. Special emphasis will be placed on the impact the new HIPAA rules relating to access to patient records and privacy.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uis.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 206-6600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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