Week 1 Discussion BoardMedical Office Administration and BillingWeek 1 Discussion Board

Discussion Topic

Post on three separate days to the discussion board. Make an initial post that answers all questions, and then make two more posts on separate days to two different classmates. It is important to review the Discussion Board rubric to understand the expectations and grading criteria. Include a citation for your initial post and at least one response post showing your additional research using APA 7th edition format.

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TOPIC: HIPAA

1) What is the purpose of HIPAA’s

a) Privacy Rule

b) Security Rule

2) As a healthcare manager, what policies would you create to ensure HIPAA compliance of these rules?

3) Discuss a HIPAA violation that can take place in a typical medical office.

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Overview of HIPAA Law

The most common HIPAA Violations

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Maximum Score

100 points

• Posting Requirements

  50 possible points (50%)

  Exemplary

  Student always posts to the discussion board on three separate days within the week. Proper APA format is used for in-text citation and referencing in the initial post. The student writes in a scholarly tone demonstrating critical thinking that goes beyond just sharing opinions. Student demonstrates ability to cite sources in proper APA.

  0 – 50Acceptable

  Student does not post on three separate days of the week, but posts on two separate days of the week.

  0 – 35Needs Improvement

  Student posts only one initial response to the discussion board.

  0 – 20Unacceptable

  Student does not post an initial answer to address the topic or answer the question, and/or does not make any responses at all.

  0 – 0

• Level of Engagement and Participation

  15 possible points (15%)

  Exemplary

  Student posts promote further discussion by offering ideas and asking questions that are relevant to the discussion and course material. The posts offer an expansion on other student’s posts and course material.

  0 – 15Acceptable

  Student contributes to the class by posting but offers only a few ideas and asks questions that promote discussion on occasion but not all the time.

  0 – 10Needs Improvement

  Student rarely contributes to the discussion by offering ideas and asking questions.

  0 – 3Unacceptable

  Student never contributes to the discussion by offering ideas and asking questions.

  0 – 0

• Response Skill

  15 possible points (15%)

  Exemplary

  Student responses demonstrate they have read their classmates post. Their response indicates they are furthering the discussion by building on the post their classmate made. Proper APA format is used for in-text citation and referencing. The student writes in a scholarly tone demonstrating critical thinking that goes beyond just sharing opinions. Student demonstrates ability to cite sources in proper APA.

  0 – 15Acceptable

  Student responses often, but not always, indicate they have read their classmate and instructor posts.

  0 – 10Needs Improvement

  Student responses rarely demonstrate an understanding of other posts and course material.

  0 – 5Unacceptable

  Student posts do not demonstrate they have read the material or other students’ posts. No response posts are made.

  0 – 0

• Posting Behavior

  10 possible points (10%)

  Exemplary

  Student demonstrates a professional level of respect for learning while participating on the discussion board. This level of respect is shown through behavior and attitude.

  0 – 10Acceptable

  Student posting is usually respectful. There is no display of disruptive posting.

  0 – 7Needs Improvement

  Student posts sometimes display a lack of respect or professional writing behavior, including rules of Netiquette.

  0 – 3Unacceptable

  Student is often disruptive by posting posts that are not respectful, do not demonstrate professionalism, or breach Netiquette rules.

  0 – 0

• Preparation

  10 possible points (10%)

  Exemplary

  Student is always prepared with discussion posts that demonstrate a commitment to reading the course material and posts. The student’s post contains scholarly support for ideas by citing credible references.

  0 – 10Acceptable

  Student is usually prepared with posts that demonstrate some understanding of the topic.

  0 – 7Needs Improvement

  Student is only occasionally prepared for class with posts that demonstrate they have read the course material and posts from the Instructor and other students.

  0 – 2Unacceptable

  Student is never prepared for class with assignments and required class materials.