HIPAA Update 2019: What's New and How to Stay Compliant

Mark Norby

Mark Norby brings more than 18 years of combined HIPAA and healthcare IT experience from positions within the private sector and as a government contractor. As a Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Mr.Norby has helped hundreds of hospitals and clinics throughout the U.S. with HIPAA compliance and IT improvements. His clients have ranged in size from 200+ bed hospitals to single provider practices. As the Chief Information Officer of the largest outpatient clinic in Wyoming, Mr. Norby oversaw the selection and implementation of numerous IT initia........

Overview

Fines issued for HIPAA violations hit a new high in 2018 and Roger Severino, Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), does not foresee a decrease in 2019. However, there is good news on the horizon as OCR considers new ways to decrease the burden on healthcare organizations and their compliance with HIPAA and HITECH regulations. This actionable training session will guide you through potential upcoming changes to HIPAA regulations, what enforcement efforts you can expect from the Office for Civil Rights in its 2019 and clear steps you can take today to protect your patients and business.

Why should you attend this webinar?

The Office for Civil Rights follows up on all reported HIPAA complaints, all breaches affecting 500 or more individuals, and some breaches affecting less than 500 individuals. If you haven't already, you will inevitably experience a data breach and it is imperative that your HIPAA program be up-to-date and audit ready.

Following this course, attendees will know what areas of the HIPAA regulations are anticipated to be modified, what HIPAA enforcement efforts you can in expect in 2019 and pragmatic steps that can be taken to be prepared.

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