American Compliance & HIPAAnswers Present

3rd & 4th Quarter Webinar Series (2009)

NEW WEBINARS  

Breach Notification CE’s and BA’s: Oct 1, Nov 12, Dec 10

There is very little time as the law is in effect September 23, 2009. Learn what you must do to comply as a covered entity and also what your business associates must do. The course will explain what information to include in the notification, requirements for reporting to news media and the Secretary of HHS. HHS has provided guidance as to what constitutes a breach, how to conduct a risk assessment, exceptions to breach, and definitions which will all be reviewed in this course. Included will be guidance on what technologies render PHI as unreadable.

ARRA changes for CE's: June 11, Aug 13, Oct 22

This course will help the "covered entity" understand the specific changes and the impact to you HIPAA Privacy and Security practices. You will also learn what HHS/OCR/CMS will be doing to improve enforcement including education, increased fines and more pro-active rather than re-active enforcement activities. In addition, learn about the new responsibilities of your Businss Associates and both the "covered entity" and Business Associates responsibilites to report security incidents.

ARRA changes for BA's: June 25, Sept 10, Nov 5

The changes stop short of making the Business Associate a "covered entity" but it does force the Business Associate to implement requirements as if a "covered entity" specifically the administrative, physical and technical safeguards. The "covered entity" is required to amend or update the Business Associate agreement, learn how this impacts you. There are other requirements you will now be responsible for such as reporting security incidents not just to the "covered entities" but to CMS as well. Learn about these changes and those the "covered entity" will need to make.

CERTIFICATE WEBINARS  

Security Staff Training #211:  Oct 8, Dec 3

This course will help you understand the HIPAA Security Regulation, the rights individuals now have under the Security Regulation and how to secure your EPHI. When you have completed this course you should have a general understanding of Security Policies and Procedures and how they apply to you organization. A brief overview of the ARRA impact on your HIPAA Security practices will also be pesented. You will receive a Certificate of Completion after attending this webinar

Employer Staff Training #102: Aug 27, Nov 19 

This course addresses special issues that you face as an employer. This course will help you understand the HIPAA Privacy Regulation, the rights employees now have under the Privacy Regulation, the complaint process and other protections an employee has and how the different privacy policies relate to one another. A brief overview of the ARRA impact on your HIPAA Privacy practices will also be presented. You will receive a Certificate of Completion after attending this webinar.

Provider Staff Training #101: Sept 24, Dec 17

This course addresses special issues that you face as an provider. This course will help you understand the HIPAA Privacy Regulation, the rights individuals now have under the Privacy Regulation, the complaint process and other protections an individual has and how the different privacy policies relate to one another. A brief overview of the ARRA impact on your HIPAA Privacy practices will also be presented. You will receive a Certificate of Completion after attending this webinar.