As the new office coordinator of a small multispecialty group practice, you are responsible for providing training for all newly hired employees and in-service training for cu

 As the new office coordinator of a small multispecialty group practice, you are responsible for providing training for all newly hired employees and in-service training for current staff. You are informed that not all staff members are familiar with the legal, ethical, and regulatory implications of HIPAA and PPACA. You are asked to put together a training seminar on this topic that includes the following:

• Introduction
• Discuss and define HIPAA, including:
  1. Background/History
  2. Intent
  3. Major Provisions
  4. Implications on Patient Care
• Discuss and define PPACA, including:
  1. Background/History
  2. Intent
  3. Major Provisions
  4. Implications on Patient Care
• Analysis of why it’s necessary for staff to be informed of these topics
• Conclusion