Teleconferences


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Introduction to Disclosure & Preemption Issues
DATE TIME
January 14, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION REGISTER
Teleconference
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
Understanding when and how to comply with other laws that require or allow the disclosure of PHI (and whether or not they are preempted by HIPAA) are essential to incorporating the HIPAA privacy standards into existing operations. This NEW teleconference introduces participants to all of the disclosure exceptions in §§ 512 and 514 as well as the basics of preemption and its affect on common Louisiana disclosure issues.

 

Advanced Disclosure & Preemption Issues - New!
DATE TIME
January 21, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION REGISTER
Teleconference
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
This advanced session explores some of the most common Louisiana disclosure provisions and the extent to which they are preempted by the privacy standards.  Included in this discussion are subpoenas, law enforcement requests, coroners, patient and family access, copy costs, HIV testing, public health reporting, genetic testing, licensure, and more.

 

Self-Insured Employer Compliance - Building on Provider Compliance Efforts - New!
DATE TIME
January 28, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION REGISTER
Teleconference
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
  The compliance deadline for small health plans (including most self-insured healthcare providers) is April 14, 2004.  This new one-hour session will review how providers can use their existing compliance efforts (policies, forms, etc.) to streamline their health plan requirements. 

 

Security Series

Introduction to Safeguards & Security

DATE TIME
February 4, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION REGISTER
Teleconference
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
As a tool to begin to address security, HIPAA Education Network is offering a five-part series to explore the final rule and provide implementation tips and suggestions.  The first of these sessions begins with a review of the security-related provisions in the privacy standards, offers a comprehensive overview of the final security rules, and discusses how the two criteria work together.

 

Security Series

Physical

Requirements

DATE TIME
February 11, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION REGISTER
Teleconference
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
The third session in this five-part series reviews the physical security requirements in §310, again noting where those overlap the privacy standards’ safeguard criteria.  Some of the issues discussed in this presentation will include facility access, workstation use and security, media control, reuse and disposal, backups, recordkeeping, and others.

 

Security Series

Administrative

Requirements

DATE TIME
February 18, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Teleconference
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
The second session in this five-part series explores the administrative (§308) and organizational (§314) requirements, with emphasis on the similarities and differences with the corresponding privacy criteria.  Among the topics covered will be workforce clearance, training and sanctions, business associate agreements, security officers, access management, incident reporting, and many more.

 

Mardi Gras Week - No Teleconference

 

Security Series

Technical

Requirements

DATE TIME
March 3, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Teleconference
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
The fourth session in this five-part series reviews the technical security requirements in §312, Unlike other security provisions, there is relatively little overlap here with the privacy standards’ safeguard criteria.  Some of the issues discussed in plain English in this presentation will include access controls, identification and authentication, audits, encryption and other transmission security, and more.

 

Security Series

Risk Assessment, Applications & Issues

DATE TIME
March 10, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Teleconference
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
The last session in this five-part series is designed to be a practical synthesis of all of the issues and a review of application strategies.  The presentation will focus on risk assessments and other common problems and issues with  emphasis on  real life options to address them.

 

Authorizations Problems & Solutions - New!
DATE TIME
March 17, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION REGISTER
Teleconference
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
The HIPAA privacy standards prohibit all uses and disclosures except in certain specific ways. The “default” way in which a covered entity may use or disclose PHI is with an authorization. This teleconference will review the requirements for those authorizations, forms, contents, checklists, and more, and provide suggestions for dealing with practical authorization problems.

 

Issues in Marketing, Fundraising & Media Relations
DATE TIME
March 24, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION REGISTER
Teleconference
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
These three issues pose particular challenges for communication departments in most large healthcare providers.  Since "marketing" now usually requires an authorization, what is included and what isn't?  Also, when and how is fundraising permitted?   What can the press be told?  Each of these important topics will be discussed in practical detail.

 

Last Minute Compliance for Self-Insured Employers - New!
DATE TIME
March 31, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION REGISTER
Teleconference
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
  With only days left to complete compliance efforts, this session will review the minimum requirements of the privacy rule, help participants identify and prioritize remaining issues, and offer last-minute short-cuts and strategies. 

 

Easter Season - No teleconferences for two weeks

 

To be announced
DATE TIME
April 21, 2004 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION REGISTER
Teleconference  
basic $149.00
sponsor members $129.00
workgroups members $75.00
 

 

 

 


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