HIPAA & HITECH Update

Program Description

This live and interactive educational program will assist the physician, providers, and staff in understanding the principles and requirements of the HIPAA-HITECH regulations. The learners will be able to apply HIPAA-HITECH principles to their individual roles at the practice, and learn where to seek help and guidance with respect to questions which may arise in their daily work. Case studies will provide the learner with real life scenarios which demonstrate the practical application of the HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations.

Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

• Recognize the purpose of the HIPAA regulations.
• Discuss patient rights under the HIPAA Privacy laws.
• Identify breach notification requirements and outline the consequences of a breach.
• Explain the privacy and security concepts and regulations which apply to his/her role at the practice.

Disclosure

No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.

Faculty

Mariel Kagan, RN, MSN, JD, CHC, CHPC, CCEP, Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company

Continuing Education Credit

The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.

The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer

The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. The faculty recommends that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.

Complies with State Requirements

RCW 48.22.080 Health care liability risk management training program. Effective July 1, 1994, a casualty insurer’s issuance of a new medical malpractice policy or renewal of an existing medical malpractice policy to a physician or other independent health care practitioner shall be conditioned upon that practitioner’s participation in, and completion of, an insurer-designed health care liability risk management training program once every three years.

Contact CME

If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.