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HIPAA, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Compliance Training for Healthcare EmployeesEnsure your organization stays fully compliant with HIPAA regulations and federal requirements for fraud, waste, and abuse prevention. This complete training course is designed specifically for healthcare providers, employees, business associates, and organizations that need to meet annual HIPAA and FWA training mandates.Led by certified expert Wendy Bell (CPC, AAPC), with over 25 years of hands-on healthcare experience, this course covers both the legal obligations and the real-world application of HIPAA privacy, security, and fraud regulations. Whether you're onboarding new staff or providing annual re-training for your team, this course simplifies complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable lessons that your employees will actually retain.What you'll learn:The core components of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)HIPAA Titles I-V explained: portability, privacy, security, tax provisions, and administrative simplificationProtected Health Information (PHI): what it is, who can access it, and how it's safeguardedUnderstanding covered entities, business associates, and business associate agreementsMinimum necessary rule, authorization for disclosure, and patient rightsSpecial situations for minors, spouses, and family members requesting informationHIPAA security rule: administrative, physical, and technical safeguardsFacility controls, workstation access, device/media disposal, contingency plans, and risk managementElectronic claims transmission, clearinghouses, encryption, and secure communicationsFraud, waste, and abuse prevention: identifying and avoiding billing errors, unauthorized access, and data breachesPhishing attacks, email threats, and staff awareness training to prevent cyber intrusionsReal-world case studies and examples to help staff apply compliance principles to daily workAnnual HIPAA and fraud training requirement fulfillment for federal program participation (Medicare, Medicaid, VA)Who this course is for:Healthcare providers and office staffBusiness associates, vendors, and contractorsMedical billing companies and codersHospitals, clinics, private practices, and healthcare networksHR, compliance officers, and training coordinators responsible for employee compliance programsBy the end of this course, your staff will have a full understanding of HIPAA regulations, how to properly handle PHI, how to stay compliant with fraud, waste, and abuse regulations, and how to avoid costly violations that can result in fines or criminal charges.This course fulfills federal training requirements and can be used as part of your organization's annual HIPAA and FWA compliance program.

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