HIT 220-Legal Aspects of Health Information Management

3 credit hours – Three hours weekly; one term.
Learn the legal issues of Health Information Management with focus on statutory and regulatory requirements, case law and practical applications. Special legal problems associated with access to patient information, disposition of records, confidentiality and privacy, reporting requirements and compliance with current state and federal legislation are emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): HIT 111 (With a C or better).