HIPAA 101 for Paralegals

Kansas Association of Legal Assistants * Paralegals

A basic understanding of HIPAA requirements and how they affect the legal profession.

Three Learning Objectives:

1. Acquire a basic understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

2. Develop an understanding of how HIPAA can impact law firms and legal professionals in handling cases and matters for clients.

3. Determine when HIPAA applies to client information.

CLE Hours = 1 Substantive