Course Overview

Covered entities and business associates doing business in Texas have specific requirements they must follow for the protection and disclosure of patient health information. Texas HB300 imposes additional privacy obligations beyond federal HIPAA requirements, creating a more stringent privacy framework that Texas healthcare organizations must navigate carefully. Failure to understand and comply with both federal HIPAA regulations and Texas-specific privacy laws can result in significant penalties, patient complaints, and reputational damage to healthcare organizations operating in the state.

This comprehensive course provides an overview of the privacy and security components of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the additional requirements mandated by the HITECH Act and the Omnibus Final Rule, and the specific privacy requirements mandated by Texas HB300. Updated with the Omnibus Final Rule, this course provides the foundation for understanding HIPAA privacy and security regulations and the new requirements specific to Texas healthcare providers. It is designed for healthcare providers and other covered entities who need to provide HIPAA training to their staff, including physician groups, medical practices, hospitals, ASCs, and clearinghouses operating in Texas.

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What You’ll Learn

Upon completing this course, your employees will be able to:

✓ List major components of HIPAA Privacy and Security rules and Texas HB300

✓ Describe rules for using and disclosing protected health information

✓ Understand individual rights protected under HIPAA and Texas law

✓ Recall security practices for protecting PHI

✓ Describe breach notification requirements under both laws

✓ Understand penalties and enforcement provisions for HIPAA and HB300

Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction and Objectives

Course overview and learning objectives, importance of privacy compliance in Texas, dual compliance framework (federal HIPAA and Texas HB300), consequences of non-compliance, how course meets Texas training requirements

Lesson 2: HIPAA Basics

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act overview, Privacy Rule fundamentals, Security Rule fundamentals, HITECH Act enhancements, Omnibus Final Rule changes, covered entities and business associates definitions, protected health information (PHI) definition, Texas HB300 introduction

Lesson 3: Using and Disclosing PHI

Permitted uses and disclosures of PHI, treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO), minimum necessary standard, patient authorizations, permitted disclosures without authorization, Texas HB300 specific disclosure restrictions, marketing and fundraising limitations, sale of PHI prohibitions

Lesson 4: Individuals’ Rights of Access to PHI

Patient right to access medical records, right to request amendments, right to accounting of disclosures, right to request restrictions on uses and disclosures, right to confidential communications, right to paper copy of privacy notice, Texas HB300 enhanced patient rights, timelines for responding to requests

Lesson 5: Securing PHI

Administrative safeguards, physical safeguards, technical safeguards, encryption and access controls, workstation and device security, mobile device management, remote access security, Texas-specific security considerations, security risk assessments

Lesson 6: Breach Notification Rules

Definition of breach under HIPAA and HITECH, four-factor risk assessment, notification to affected individuals, notification to HHS, notification to media (breaches affecting 500+ individuals), business associate breach reporting obligations, Texas HB300 breach notification requirements, timelines and methods for notification

Lesson 7: Enforcement

HIPAA enforcement by HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR), civil monetary penalties (tier structure), criminal penalties, state attorney general enforcement, Texas Medical Board enforcement of HB300, examples of enforcement actions, compliance program importance, audits and investigations

Who This Course Is For

🏥 Texas Healthcare Providers

Physicians, nurses, and clinical staff in Texas

💼 Healthcare Administrators

Management and operations staff in Texas facilities

📋 Billing and Coding Staff

Personnel handling PHI in Texas organizations

🔍 Compliance Officers

Privacy and security officers in Texas entities

👨‍⚕️ Medical Practice Staff

All staff in Texas physician offices and clinics

🏢 Business Associates

Vendors and contractors serving Texas healthcare organizations

Certificate & Compliance

Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate documenting their Texas HB300 and HIPAA compliance training. This certificate demonstrates compliance with both federal HIPAA training requirements and Texas-specific privacy training obligations.

The course includes a comprehensive assessment that verifies understanding of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, HITECH Act requirements, Omnibus Final Rule changes, and Texas HB300 specific provisions. Certificates are generated immediately and can be downloaded or printed for compliance records.

Supports Compliance With:

  • HIPAA Privacy Rule (45 CFR Part 160 and Part 164, Subparts A and E)
  • HIPAA Security Rule (45 CFR Part 160 and Part 164, Subparts A and C)
  • HITECH Act breach notification requirements
  • HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule
  • Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 181 (HB300)
  • Texas Medical Board privacy requirements
  • Annual HIPAA training requirements
  • Texas-specific privacy compliance obligations

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Monitor completion rates, track progress, and generate compliance reports. Maintain detailed records for audits and regulatory requirements.

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MEET BOTH FEDERAL AND TEXAS PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS

Comprehensive Training for Texas Healthcare Organizations

Texas healthcare organizations face a dual compliance challenge: meeting federal HIPAA requirements while also complying with Texas HB300’s additional privacy protections. Texas law imposes stricter standards in several areas, and organizations must understand where state law creates obligations beyond federal requirements. This 50-minute course provides complete training on both regulatory frameworks, ensuring your Texas workforce understands their obligations under both laws and can protect patient privacy effectively while avoiding costly violations.

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