2021 - HIPAA Privacy Rule Compliance-Understanding New Rules and Responsibilities of Privacy Officer

Understanding the variety of forms entities can take under HIPAA and how they relate to one another
Learning about the roles of HIPAA Business Associates and obligations for their management
Learning about patient rights, such as access and amendment of information, and how such rights are protected and enforced under HIPAA
How uses and disclosures may take place in a wide variety of circumstances, including such hot topics as sharing information with the family and friends of a patient
How the rules support emergency responses and how they may be applied in declared emergencies
What is current enforcement and audit activity, including an emphasis on patient access of information
Using new communications technologies such as texting and telemedicine according to the rules
Learn about new and upcoming changes to Substance Use Disorder records confidentiality under 42 CFR Part 2
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Ensuring individuals have adequate access of their information under the rules
The place of Information Security and incident management under the HIPAA Security and Breach Notification Rules
Processes to be used in managing security, mitigating risks, and handling incidents
Proper methods of documentation and training to ensure compliance and help avoid penalties
The use of internal audits and drills to improve compliance continuously and be prepared for incidents and enforcement investigation