Overview
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is a legislation in the United States that provides provisions for data privacy and security for handling and storing medical information. These guidelines are a good standard to follow in developing health applications, regardless of territory. HIPAA compliant applications are recognized and more trusted globally.
In this instructor-led, live training (remote), participants will learn the fundamentals of HIPAA as they step through a series of hands-on live-lab exercises.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basics of HIPAA
- Develop health applications that are compliant with HIPAA
- Use developer tools for HIPAA compliance
Audience
- Developers
- Product Managers
- Data Privacy Officers
Format of the Course
- Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice.
Note
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with app development
Course Outline
Introduction to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Understanding HIPAA
- What is PHI (Protected Health Information)?
- The Privacy Rule
- The Security Rule
Health App Use Scenarios: When Might an App Developer Need to Comply with HIPAA?
Real World Examples of HIPAA Violations
Developer Considerations for HIPAA Compliance
How to Develop HIPAA-Compliant Mobile Applications
How to Develop HIPAA-Compliant Wearable Applications
How to Develop HIPAA-Compliant Cloud Computing Applications
Using Tools for HIPAA Compliance
- Apple HealthKit
- TrueVault
Summary and Conclusion