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New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Of Michigan is
named the Exclusive Provider of The HIPAA Academy's HIPAA Awareness Training for the Detroit market.
LIVONIA, Mich. July 24, 2002 - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Michigan, part of the world’s largest IT training company, today announced that they have been named the exclusive provider of the HIPAA Academy’s HIPAA awareness training for the Detroit market and a preferred partner for the rest of Michigan. The HIPAA Academy course offerings consist of a one day HIPAA Administration course, a two day HIPAA Security Specialist course and a three day HIPAA Professional course.
“Not only do healthcare-related companies need to concern themselves with these becoming HIPAA compliant, but also any large, self-insured company,” said Mark McManus Jr., President and CEO of New Horizons. “By partnering with the HIPAA Academy to offer these classes, we hope that Michigan business and IT professionals will use the HIPAA Academy programs as the critical first step for acquiring HIPAA knowledge and skills to participate as valuable members of HIPAA compliance teams within organizations.”
The HIPAA Academy structure is unique in that it delivers baseline HIPAA knowledge and competence in the core skills that are broadly required for Healthcare Executives, Senior Clinicians, Chief Information Officers, Lawyers, Compliance Officers, Privacy and Security Officials, Quality Assurance and Risk Managers, Insurance Executives, Physicians and Office Managers, Pharmaceutical Company Executives, and Clinical Trial Organization Professionals.
“The HIPAA Academy is here to educate people on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act,” said Allen Nguyen, President of the HIPAA Academy. "We help companies get the facts and learn how to develop Skill & knowledge to become HIPAA compliant. Understanding the Administrative Simplification title is the first place to start.”
The HIPAA Professional exam validates knowledge and skills in the core areas of HIPAA Administrative Simplification legislation, Transactions and Code Sets Requirements, Privacy Requirements and Security Requirements. The HIPAA Administrator exam validates knowledge and skills of end users that are responsible for delivery and support of health care services and administration.
About New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Michigan
SNew Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Michigan offers high quality, desktop and technical computer training, including instructor-led, computer-based, and Web-based training. The company is comprised of six, state-of-the-art facilities located in Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Livonia (headquarters), Troy and Kalamazoo. With more than 50 instructors, 300 class offerings, and 54 classrooms statewide, New Horizons of Michigan has been providing companies and individuals with flexible training solutions since 1992.
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Michigan is part of New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Inc. (Nasdaq: NEWH), the world’s largest independent IT training company, delivering approximately three million student-training days per year. For more information, visit www.newhorizons.com or call (734) 525-1501.
About HIPAA Academy
HIPAA Academy delivers solutions to assist organizations with their HIPAA initiatives in the areas of HIPAA Professional Services, HIPAA Assessment, Interim HIPAA Compliance Officer and HIPAA Training and Certification. The HIPAA Academy is about developing and validating HIPAA knowledge. The training and certification program is designed to deliver the skills required for Certified HIPAA Professionals and Administrators to be effective members of enterprise HIPAA implementation initiatives. The HIPAA Academy also includes programs for Executives as well as HIPAA Compliance Officers.
Uday O. Ali Pabrai, Chairman of The HIPAA Academy, previously created the world-renowned Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) program and was the co-creator of the highly successful, vendor neutral, enterprise-ready, security certification program, SCP (www.SecurityCertified.Net). Ali’s consulting engagements have included Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliates, The US Dept of Veterans Affairs, Wells Fargo, Marsh/Seabury&Smith and many others. Access www.HIPAAAcademy.Net for more details about HIPAA Academy and additional resources such as a HIPAA FAQs and white papers.
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