HIPAA Omnibus Privacy Update

Overview:

This session will educate the attendees on the latest trends and requirements for HIPAA privacy and compliance. Since the new Omnibus Privacy rule has been issued, the content will include these rules and the changes from previous versions. Compliance from the OCR audit protocol perspective will also be presented. Due to increased enforcement privacy and security compliance is constantly evolving. Which rules are getting the most attention and OCR’s focus will be examined in detail.

Why Should You Attend: The new Omnibus Privacy Final Rules made substantial changes in the requirement for Privacy compliance. Every Covered Entity(provider of care, healthcare payers, health plans and clearinghouses), Business Associates and Sub-contractors must be prepared to follow these new rules. Policies, Business Associate Agreements and Notices of Privacy Practices all must be changed, therefore time is of the essence to get your compliance plan and materials up to date. This seminar will provide details about the changes that will impact your compliance plans, policies and other documents.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Overview of the most important HIPAA privacy rules, with a focus upon Omnibus changes.
• How OCR audit protocols are impacting the HIPAA compliance community and how to document your compliance activities to successfully navigate these audits.
• New or privacy rules that are on the horizon.
• Examination of HIPAA breach, restriction, disclosures with patient authorizations, business associates, notice of privacy practices, workforce education requirements, among other pertinent topics.

• Privacy Officers
• Physician Practice Administrators
• HIM (Medical Record) Managers and staff
• physicians interested in HIPAA
• Any company doing business with a provider of care, including Business Associates and Sub-contractors

• Discuss latest trends and requirements for HIPAA privacy and compliance.