Friday Morning -- HIPAA Portability, Privacy & Security

A fast-paced trip through HIPAA, including revisions by GINA.

“This seminar is like an extra-strength aspirin for my HIPAA headache!”

8:00 a.m.

HIPAA’s Privacy Requirements. The core privacy requirements and examples of common privacy dilemmas; sharing PHI with business associates and the plan sponsor—employment records, enrollment information, and other special rules.
HIPAA’s Security Requirements. The core security requirements and examples of common security issues for group health plans; the compliance process (including procedures for addressable implementation specifications); sharing electronic PHI with business associates and the plan sponsor.
Enforcement. How are privacy and security enforced?

HIPAA Portability Overview. Which employers and group health plans must comply; penalties for noncompliance.
Restrictions on Preexisting Condition Exclusions (PCEs). Including required PCE notices to participants.
Certificates of Creditable Coverage. Timing, form, content, and who issues.
Special Enrollment Rights. Upon birth, adoption, marriage, or exhaustion of other coverage. Required notices to employees.
Health Status Nondiscrimination Rules. Impermissible exclusions; benefit restrictions; wellness plans. New genetic information nondiscrimination (GINA) rules.