Overview:

This webinar addresses the urgent need for healthcare organizations to strengthen their HIPAA compliance programs in anticipation of increased federal enforcement with bipartisan support in Washington. The session will examine significant regulatory changes under the Omnibus Rule and critical updates for 2024 that affect how organizations manage protected health information.

The training will specifically address compliance challenges related to modern communication technologies including secure texting protocols, email encryption standards, medical messaging platforms, voice data protection, and IT-related risk factors. A primary focus will be distinguishing common misconceptions from actual regulatory requirements, providing clarity based on over 22 years of direct experience with federal and state auditors, litigation proceedings, and corporate compliance reviews.

Participants will examine real-world scenarios commonly encountered by compliance officers and analyze actual litigated cases where HIPAA violations have supported state-level negligence claims - representing a significant and growing liability exposure. The session will also identify the highest-risk factors that increase vulnerability to both audits and lawsuits.

Why You Should Attend:

Participate in this comprehensive 90-minute webinar to gain essential knowledge about evolving HIPAA Compliance Officer responsibilities in an environment of increased regulatory enforcement. Recent legislative changes and funding allocations have substantially elevated risks for both covered entities and business associates.

Does your organization have an effective HIPAA compliance program? Are you confident in your understanding of current requirements? Have you adapted to 2024 changes affecting Information Access, Information Blocking, Encryption standards, Notice of Privacy Practices, implications of recent legal decisions, and Care Coordination?

With record enforcement actions and financial penalties in recent years, understanding evolving enforcement priorities at Health and Human Services is crucial. Learn strategic approaches to minimize audit exposure and prevent lawsuits stemming from inadequate IT security or administrative practices.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• 2024 Regulatory Updates and Enforcement Trends

• Compliance Officer Roles and Responsibilities

• Expanded Definition of Protected Health Information

• Analysis of Real-World Litigation Cases

• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy Development

• Portable Device Security Protocols

• Business Associate Compliance Responsibilities

• Secure Email Transmission of PHI

• Compliant Text Messaging Practices

• Federal Audit Procedures and Preparation

• HIPAA Violations and Civil Litigation

• Risk Assessment Tools and Methodologies

• Ransomware Prevention Strategies

• Breach Response and Notification Procedures

Who Will Benefit:

• Practice Managers and Healthcare Administrators

• Business Associates Serving Healthcare Providers (including Billing Companies, Transcription Services, IT Providers, Answering Services, Home Health Agencies, Medical Coders, and Legal Counsel)

• Physicians and Clinical Healthcare Professionals

• Compliance Officers and Privacy/Security Personnel

• Healthcare Executive Leadership and Board Members