HIPAA Compliance & Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Training

HIPAA Compliance & Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Training free download

Protect Patient Privacy, Prevent Fraud, and Stay Compliant with Federal Regulations

HIPAA, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Compliance Training for Healthcare Employees

Ensure your organization stays fully compliant with HIPAA regulations and federal requirements for fraud, waste, and abuse prevention. This complete training course is designed specifically for healthcare providers, employees, business associates, and organizations that need to meet annual HIPAA and FWA training mandates.

Led by certified expert Wendy Bell (CPC, AAPC), with over 25 years of hands-on healthcare experience, this course covers both the legal obligations and the real-world application of HIPAA privacy, security, and fraud regulations. Whether you're onboarding new staff or providing annual re-training for your team, this course simplifies complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable lessons that your employees will actually retain.

What you’ll learn:

• The core components of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

• HIPAA Titles I-V explained: portability, privacy, security, tax provisions, and administrative simplification

• Protected Health Information (PHI): what it is, who can access it, and how it's safeguarded

• Understanding covered entities, business associates, and business associate agreements

• Minimum necessary rule, authorization for disclosure, and patient rights

• Special situations for minors, spouses, and family members requesting information

• HIPAA security rule: administrative, physical, and technical safeguards

• Facility controls, workstation access, device/media disposal, contingency plans, and risk management

• Electronic claims transmission, clearinghouses, encryption, and secure communications

• Fraud, waste, and abuse prevention: identifying and avoiding billing errors, unauthorized access, and data breaches

• Phishing attacks, email threats, and staff awareness training to prevent cyber intrusions

• Real-world case studies and examples to help staff apply compliance principles to daily work

• Annual HIPAA and fraud training requirement fulfillment for federal program participation (Medicare, Medicaid, VA)

Who this course is for:

• Healthcare providers and office staff

• Business associates, vendors, and contractors

• Medical billing companies and coders

• Hospitals, clinics, private practices, and healthcare networks

• HR, compliance officers, and training coordinators responsible for employee compliance programs

By the end of this course, your staff will have a full understanding of HIPAA regulations, how to properly handle PHI, how to stay compliant with fraud, waste, and abuse regulations, and how to avoid costly violations that can result in fines or criminal charges.

This course fulfills federal training requirements and can be used as part of your organization’s annual HIPAA and FWA compliance program.