FOX consultants have extensive HIPAA qualifications and are members of national HIPAA Designated Standards Maintenance Organizations (DSMOs) as well as members of national and regional HIPAA Strategic National Implementation Process (SNIP) workgroups. FOX takes pride in having so many FOX HIPAA consultants that are active and key members of national HIPAA organizations.

FOX has developed and delivered HIPAA Privacy, Security, Transactions and Code Sets training to federal, state, and local government entities as well as private clients. FOX consultants have conducted HIPAA training for agencies in states such as California, New Mexico, Florida, Hawaii, Arizona, Alaska, Oregon, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, Washington, and Tennessee. FOX also has developed HIPAA Privacy, Security and Transactions and Code Sets training curriculum for pharmacies, and has provided HIPAA training modules to the University Physicians Health Plan, the University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson (Arizona), the Chapter of Women in Healthcare in Phoenix (Arizona), and other healthcare providers.

Training types, tools and methods include:

• HIPAA Awareness training presentations

• HIPAA planning, implementation training, and education sessions

• Client-specific HIPAA policy training

• Web-based HIPAA training modules for overall HIPAA Privacy, Security, Transactions and Code Sets requirements

• Implementation planning, scheduling, and tracking of HIPAA training

• Tools to develop an enterprise model

• Tools to identify data exchanges affected by HIPAA

• Privacy and security checklists

• Provider interface questionnaires

• Surveys and knowledge testing

Due to the diverse background of its audiences, FOX has utilized a variety of methods and approaches to training, including the traditional, didactic format as well as interactive, self-directed learning and cooperative learning techniques. Both of the aforementioned approaches may be utilized for on-site training, or using web-based technology. In order to build on our extensive HIPAA experience and in-depth knowledge of the HIPAA regulations, we have developed a very effective HIPAA training methodology. The FOX training team promises to bring a sound combination of educational and practical experience to any organization.