Overview:

This 90-minute webinar addresses the critical need for healthcare organizations to maintain current compliance with the evolving requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The session will provide essential updates on significant modifications to the Privacy and Security Rules, new congressional mandates, and other regulatory changes taking effect in 2024 and beyond.

The webinar will explore new guidance affecting telemedicine services, electronic communications including texting and emailing, implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act concerning Information Blocking, emerging geopolitical threats to protected health information, and privacy implications stemming from the Dobbs vs Jackson Supreme Court decision.

Healthcare organizations and their business associates currently face unprecedented risks, with more PHI breaches occurring in the past two years than throughout HIPAA's entire history since 1996. This session will identify the most common compliance violations resulting in financial penalties and provide practical strategies to prevent potential HIPAA violations.

Key Areas Covered:

• 2024 HIPAA Regulatory Updates and Enforcement Trends

• Privacy and Security Rule Modifications

• Telemedicine Compliance Requirements

• Secure Electronic Communication Practices (Texting, Email)

• 21st Century Cures Act - Information Blocking Provisions

• Geopolitical Risks to PHI Security

• Dobbs vs Jackson Ruling Implications

• Common Violation Patterns and Prevention Strategies

• OCR Audit Preparedness

Who Will Benefit:

This webinar provides essential guidance for:

• Private Practices

• Hospitals and Healthcare Systems

• Billing Companies

• Transcription Services

• Home Health Organizations

• Health Insurance Providers

• Ambulatory Centers

• IT Service Providers

• Legal Practices serving healthcare clients

Who Should Attend:

• Practice Managers and Administrators

• Business Associates serving healthcare providers

• Medical Doctors and Clinical Professionals

• Compliance Officers and Privacy Specialists

• Healthcare IT Staff

• Medical Billing and Coding Professionals

• Healthcare Attorneys and Legal Counsel

• Risk Management Professionals

Participants will gain practical insights to update policies, implement necessary safeguards, and develop effective compliance strategies in today's rapidly changing regulatory environment.