HIPAA: Yesterday and Today

Program Description

Over the years, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations have been affected by new federal laws, and audits have now become an undeniable reality. Today, no healthcare organization can afford to overlook HIPAA compliancy. This recorded enduring activity will address new compliance requirements as defined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule, which went into effect on September 23, 2013. Among items to be discussed are the new breach notification requirements and changes in the obligations for business associates. Sample practice scenarios in this presentation will illustrate where systems go wrong and patient confidentiality can be compromised.

Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

• Identify one purpose of HIPAA regulations.
• State two key privacy and security changes for your practice resulting from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.
• Name two breach notification requirements and explain the consequences of a violation.
• Discuss two key changes to HIPAA based on the Omnibus Rule.

Disclosure

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

Faculty:

Nicole Franklin, MS Patient Safety Risk Manager I, The Doctors Company                                

Nicole Franklin earned both a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Health Care Administration at the University of Maryland. She is currently an adjunct faculty member with the University of Phoenix and Heald College. She facilitates various health care classes, ranging from Legal Aspects of Health Care to Anatomy and Physiology.

Prior to joining The Doctors Company, Ms. Franklin worked in the  Biomedical Engineering at Georgetown University Hospital. She also worked as an intern at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and was one of the authors of the agency’s program brief. Her diverse health care experience includes many years working in the recovery room at Union Memorial Hospital and working in the risk management department in several health care settings.

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 enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only those credit(s) commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Doctors Company estimates one hour for completion of this course.  A passing score of 80 percent or greater is required to successfully complete the activity and earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Disclaimer

The information and guidelines contained in this recorded enduring material 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

Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington

Contact Us

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