HIPAA Resource
Here at KnowQo, we are experts in HIPAA. These are some of the most common questions about HIPAA we get. Please note that this is content is purely informational. Please read our disclaimer.
You can access free HIPAA training and certificates on KnowQo. Other popular options include HIPAA Training US and TeachMeHIPAA.
Learn moreAt KnowQo, our HIPAA program takes between 1-3 hours, depending on the experience level of the individual enrolled. Generally, online HIPAA training typically takes between 1-4 hours.
Learn moreYou learn about keeping patient data safe and secure. Specifically, you learn about U.S. federal laws called the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule, how to handle Protected Health Information (PHI), recognizing potential breaches, and your responsibilities as a workforce member of a covered entity or business associate.
Learn moreYes. With providers like KnowQo, you can get a HIPAA certificate entirely online. Other popular options include HIPAA Training US and TeachMeHIPAA.
Learn moreNo. HIPAA training is designed to be accessible to all workforce members, regardless of their role or background. Most online courses take 1-4 hours and use plain language to explain the requirements. At KnowQo, our program adapts to your experience level and learning preferences, so you only spend time on what you need to learn.
Learn moreHIPAA doesn't mandate a specific expiration period, but most organizations require annual retraining. This is considered a best practice to keep workforce members up to date on policy changes, new threats, and refreshers on handling PHI.
They aren't validated by any central governing body. The law requires that workforces must be trained and that training must be rigorously documented. A certificate is essentially a way of documenting that to stay compliant.
Yes. First, HIPAA training is legally required, so in terms of following federal law it's not optional. Second, it can save your organization huge amounts of money by avoiding costly penalties. Lastly, it can look good on a resume.
No. HIPAA law requires that you be trained and that the training be documented. The training is the learning; the certificate is the documentation proving you completed it.
Yes. Based on 45 CFR § 160.314, HHS has the power to subpoena witnesses, compel testimony under oath, and demand documents during investigations. Testimony can be used against you in administrative or judicial proceedings.
Yes. Assuming the BA is working for you ("acting within the scope of the agency"). Under 45 CFR § 160.402(c), a provider (covered entity) is liable for civil money penalties for violations committed by any agent—including workforce members or Business Associates.
No. A healthcare provider is a covered entity.
Several things can happen. Under 45 CFR § 164.504(e)(2)(iii), the BAA must authorize the covered entity to terminate the contract if the BA violates a material term. Additionally, the BA faces direct liability to HHS, with civil money penalties ranging from $141 to over $2 million per violation depending on culpability.
Set up your free HIPAA training program in five minutes.
Start Free