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New Developments in Health Information Privacy & Security Issues

A cutting-edge update for health care lawyers, providers, and plans

Product Number: 2100376P01
Date(s): Tuesday, 10/27/2009, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: MCLE, Lower Level Seminar Room, Boston (directions)
CLE Credits: 2 substantive credits, 0 ethics credits

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Why attend?

The body of laws and regulations governing the privacy of health information and data security breaches is changing and evolving rapidly. Are you up-to-date on the impact of HITECH on HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules and the requirements of the Federal Trade Commission's Red Flags Rule? Are you up-to-date on how the federal and Massachusetts data security breach laws and regulations affect health care providers and plans?

This program highlights the latest developments in the regulation of the privacy and security of health information. Hear expert panelists discuss the impact of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) amendments in the stimulus package and the implementing federal regulations that went into effect on September 23, 2009. The panelists also discuss the requirements imposed by the FTC's Red Flags Rule, effective on November 1, 2009. Hear the panelists' tips for implementing a Red Flag Compliance Plan for health care organizations and practitioners. Learn about the expanded role and potential liability of business associates, the breach notification requirements, authorized disclosure of protected health information (PHI), and enforcement.

You will learn...

  • About the increased legal privacy and reporting obligations for entities covered by HIPAA-including business associates and vendors
  • About the security measures providers, businesses, and lawyers need to implement under new data breach laws
  • Why business associate contracts may need to be reviewed or revised
  • How to counsel your clients in the event of any major or minor breach of personal health information
  • About anticipated enforcement initiatives

Agenda and written materials

  • Impact of HITECH on HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
  • Expanded Liabilities for Business Associates
  • Requirements of the FTC's Red Flags Rule-and the Significance for Health Care Providers, Plans, and Lawyers
  • Federal Data Security Laws and Massachusetts Data Security Regulations
  • Most Recent Enforcement Actions and Relevant Civil Suits
  • "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

Faculty

Fees

  • MCLE Sponsor Members ....$75
  • MBA/BBA Members ....$95
  • All Others ....$125

 
General Information

Product Number: 2100376P01
Date(s): Tuesday, 10/27/2009, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: MCLE, Lower Level Seminar Room, Boston (directions)
CLE Credits: 2 substantive credits, 0 ethics credits

Register | FAQs