New HIPAA Breach Notification Rules
Get Ready for a Quick Effective Date
Available immediately
Just out! Important rules have been issued on the new notice requirements for breaches involving unsecured PHI under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The new breach notification rules become effective in late September (30 days after their official release)! Let EBIA help you sort out the detailed obligations that apply to health plans, business associates (including TPAs), and certain other entities. Join our experts in this 90-minute web seminar to learn what’s required, who must comply, and how to develop a roadmap for compliance.
Originally presented on September 9, 2009.
Seminar Level
Topics Covered
Here’s some of what was covered:
- Overview of the new rules, understanding key terms, and the quick effective date
- Application to health plans (and other covered entities), business associates, and even certain noncovered entities
- What kinds of breaches are covered, what notification is required, to whom (e.g., affected individuals, HHS, the media), and when
- Understanding and implementing HHS guidance on safeguarding unsecured protected health information (PHI)
- Enforcement and consequences of noncompliance
- Action items and roadmap (e.g., train workforce, prepare sample notifications, revise business associate contracts).
Details
Speakers: John Barlament and Gita K. Sharma. Mr. Barlament is an attorney, a Partner with Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Milwaukee and a Contributing Author of EBIA’s HIPAA Portability, Privacy & Security manual. Ms. Sharma is an attorney and Senior Editor at EBIA. She is the Editor and a Contributing Author of EBIA’s HIPAA Portability, Privacy & Security manual.
Handouts: A handout of the seminar slides and other information is provided through download.
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