Thursday Morning—HIPAA Portability, Privacy & Security

A fast-paced trip through HIPAA, including changes under the HITECH Act and 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; expanded privacy obligations for business associates under the HITECH Act.
HIPAA’s Security Requirements. The core security requirements and examples of common security issues for group health plans; the compliance process (including applicable security standards and implementation specifications); expanded security obligations for business associates under the HITECH Act.
Breach Notification Requirements. Applicable to group health plans and business associates.
Enforcement. Greater enforcement of the privacy and security rules under the HITECH Act.

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. What events give rise to special enrollment rights? Required notices and disclosures.
Health Status Nondiscrimination Rules. Impermissible exclusions; benefit restrictions; wellness program rules; nondiscrimination on the basis of genetic information (GINA).