Patients Suing Under HIPAA 2015 - Patients Suing Under HIPAA

Overview: This lesson will be addressing the major changes under the Omnibus Rule which give patients the right to sue under state law citing HIPAA. There are an enormous amount of issues and risks for covered entities and business associates under Omnibus. Several states have already set precedence for giving their citizens the right to sue under HIPAA, examples will be discussed as well as risk factors.
Why should you attend:
The Federal government is encouraging states to adopt laws to remedy patients for wrongful disclosures?
What does this mean for covered entities and business associates?
Why should you be concerned?
Court cases that are changing the landscape of HIPAA and patient’s ability to sue
Areas Covered in the Session:
Updates for 2015
Examples of court cases
Frivolous law suits on the rise
Business associates and the increased burden
Risk factors
Who Will Benefit:
Practice Managers
MD's and other Medical Professionals
Billing Companies
Transcription Companies
IT Companies
Answering Services
Home Health
Coders
Attorneys
Any Business Associates who work with Medical Practices or Hospitals
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Roger Steven
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fax no: 302-288-6884
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