Module 8: Advanced Legal Topics & Integrated Practice
Explore the legal landscape governing EHR beyond HIPAA, learn clinical data analysis concepts, and complete an integrated capstone case.
What You'll Learn
- HITECH Act, 21st Century Cures Act, and record retention requirements
- How clinical data is used for quality reporting and population health
- Healthcare billing compliance — False Claims Act, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback
- Full revenue cycle simulation from registration through payment posting
Real-World Scenario
Your clinic receives an OIG audit notice. You work with the compliance officer to review recent claims for potential upcoding or documentation gaps. This module teaches you what auditors look for — and how to keep your work audit-proof.
Lessons
Complete each lesson in order. Watch the video, review the notes, and finish the challenge.
Legal Aspects of EHR & Clinical Data Analysis
Explore the legal framework governing EHR use and how clinical data is analyzed to support quality improvement and compliance.
Healthcare Regulatory Compliance & the Revenue Cycle
Connect regulatory compliance requirements to revenue cycle operations and understand the consequences of non-compliant billing.
EHR Go Lab: Integrated Case Practice
Complete an integrated case in EHR Go covering revenue cycle, compliance, and documentation from registration through payment posting.