3.00 Credits
TN eCampus course: This course provides an understanding of the legal principles that govern health information and the health record as a legal document. Confidentiality, release of information, informed consent, patient rights, record retention, and an in-depth review of HIPAA will be studied and practiced. The course focus includes current trends in health legislation such as healthcare fraud, federal and state required reporting. (Prerequisite: Admission to HIT program or permission of program director.)