California Healthcare Privacy Law Training: CMIA, PAHRA & Beyond
25 min
5 sections
10 quiz questions
California's medical privacy laws go far beyond HIPAA — and healthcare organizations operating in the state face stricter authorization rules, faster patient access deadlines, and a private right of action that lets patients sue directly for violations. This training covers the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), the Patient Access to Health Records Act (PAHRA), AB 352 reproductive health protections, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) health data provisions. Built for compliance officers, privacy teams, and frontline healthcare workers at any organization that handles medical information in California.
Course Content
1
The CMIA: California's Medical Privacy Framework
5 min
2
Authorization & Disclosure Rules: Where CMIA Is Stricter Than HIPAA
5 min
3
Patient Access Rights: PAHRA & CMIA Deadlines
5 min
4
Enforcement & the Private Right of Action
5 min
5
Special Protections: Reproductive Health, SB 81 & Consumer Health Data
5 min
What You'll Learn
Core HIPAA regulations and requirements
Protected Health Information (PHI) handling
Privacy and security best practices
Breach notification procedures
Real-world scenarios and applications
Compliance documentation requirements
Administrative SafeguardsPhysical SafeguardsTechnical SafeguardsAccess ControlsAudit ControlsEncryptionIntegrity ControlsTransmission SecurityRisk AssessmentPolicies & ProceduresDocumentation RequirementsIncident ResponseTraining DocumentationCompliance MonitoringePHI (Electronic)Paper RecordsVerbal DisclosuresMinimum NecessaryDe-identificationRight to AccessRight to AmendRight to AccountingRight to RestrictRight to Confidential CommunicationsNotice of Privacy PracticesAuthorization RequirementsFront Desk / Check-InPhone ConversationsFamily & VisitorsLaw Enforcement RequestsMedia InquiriesPublic Health ReportingResearch UsesMarketing & FundraisingDeceased PatientsMinors & GuardiansUnauthorized AccessNurses StationWaiting RoomExam RoomBreak RoomParking Lot / Public AreasHome Office / Remote WorkConference RoomsShared Workstations