New Tougher HIPAA Rules: How to Meet Compliance Regulations Under the Economic Stimulus PackageManaged Care Information CenterApril 7, 2009 SKU: HP2677775 |
| Speakers Stephen W. Bernstein Esq. Partner with McDermott Will & Emery LLP; and Kathleen LePar RN MBA Vice President of Professional Services with Beacon Partners discussed the most significant changes to the HIPAA privacy law since its inception was signed into law by President Obama as part of the new stimulus package approved by both houses of Congress. All covered entities will be affected by the HIPAA provisions included in the economic American Recover and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The HIPAA Privacy Rule protects all "individually identifiable health information" held or transmitted by a covered entity or its business associate in any form or media whether electronic paper or oral. The Privacy Rule calls this information protected health information (PHI). This program has been organized to keep your organization up-to-date on the significant HIPAA changes that have taken effect. During this webcast you will learn the new provisions for HIPAA in the stimulus package and how to stay compliant and reduce your organization’s risk for penalties and audits. AGENDA: * Review and explanation of the key provisions of the new stimulus package relating to HIPAA * Details on the increased penalties heightened federal enforcement and audits for HIPAA violators * Breach notification laws and how they apply to covered entities business associates and personal health record vendors. * New accounting requirements for PHI disclosure * Increased notification requirements for breaches of PHI * New restrictions on the uses of PHI in marketing * Question and answer session |
