Description

• A detailed discussion on how the HIPAA Security Rule applies in practices, especially where the use of portable devices is concerned.
• Topic of concern cover all things communication related within a practice, including text messaging, emailing, medical messaging, voice data and more. Risk factors will also be discussed.
• Myths vs Reality of the HIPAA Law: a look at over 1000 risk assessment cases
• Cases studies of HIPAA cases lead by an outsourced compliance auditor with over 17 year of experience. Special attention to how patients get payouts on cases of wrongful disclosures of personal health files and information
• Risk limitations by implementation of proactive steps and best practices.

Why should you attend ?

Participants will benefit from the following discussions and tutorials:

• HIPAA on use of personal devices
• Communication structures and staying clear of HIPAA infractions
• Protecting your practice
• Health and Human Services changes that relate to enforcement of HIPAA
• Auditing and lawsuit risks for cases of wrongful disclosure of health information due to communication and IT practices.

Areas Covered in the Session :

• HIPAA 2017 updates
• BYOD
• Use of personal and portable devices
• Communication structure
• Practical solutions for HIPAA
• Texting and emailing of PHI
• Challenges of multiple business associate setups
• Auditing processes

Who will benefit :

The following professional will benefit from participating in this webinar session:

• Practice owners and managers
• Business associate within medical practices
• Billing companies