HIPAA and HITECH for Business Associates
A Step-by-Step Guide for Developing and Implementing an Effective Compliance Plan
Ratings 4.48 / 5.00
What You Will Learn!
- An overview of HIPAA and the HITECH Act.
- Define the key terms that will be helpful to understand as a Business Associate.
- Introduce how the laws define the role of the Business Associate.
- Introduce how the laws define the purpose of the Business Associates Agreements.
Description
In this course, Patricia Wynne, Esq., a seasoned HIPAA Privacy Officer, presents a step-by-step guide for Business Associates to develop an effective HIPAA and HITECH Compliance Plan. The course is also valuable for Covered Entities to monitor their Business Associates' compliance with these new laws. When implemented, the compliance plan will help minimize the occurrence of breaches and provide guidance on remediation, if needed.
Topics include:
HIPAA and HITECH Overview
Key Definitions
The Role of the Privacy Officer
The Business Associate Agreement
Security Standards
Drafting the Compliance Plan
Implementing the Plan
Breaches
Who Should Attend!
- Anyone with clients in the healthcare industry
- Anyone interested in HIPAA and HITECH and how it affects their business
