Banner Health Compliance Training

Applicable Legal Requirements - HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a law which governs the way health-related information is used and disclosed by health care providers. HIPAA: ● Creates greater access to health care insurance ● Strengthens the protection of privacy of health care data ● Promotes standardization and efficiency in the health care industry ● Safeguards against unauthorized access to protected health care information Information about a patient’s medical condition is highly sensitive, and its confidentiality must be maintained. All Banner team members with access to protected health care information must comply with HIPAA. In general, Banner employees, contractors, subcontractors, agents, and others should not use or disclose patient-specific information with others (besides the patient) unless that information is necessary for treatment, payment, or health care operations; it is with the patient’s written authorization; or it is required by law. These individuals should also be careful not to discuss patient-specific information in public areas where it can be easily overheard. Similarly, patient- specific information should never be posted or transmitted through non-secure means.