Covered entities will be required to make notifications of certain HITECH security breaches to the affected individuals, newspaper and media outlets in the state as well as the U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services. Penalties will be assessed starting February 17, 2010. Learn how to protect your hospital by putting a plan into action today!
The workshop will cover:
- Breach notification and requirements for business associates
- Implementation plan for compliance
- Case scenarios of how the requirements can impact hospital operations, including what steps can be taken to prevent or mitigate risk
You can prevent your hospital from falling behind the trend toward health information exchange. Learn what you need to do to be compliant with this new regulatory requirement. This session is specifically designed for CIOs and compliance, security and privacy officers as well as in-house legal counsel.
Speakers:
Helen Oscislawski, Esq.
Fox Rothschild LLP
Helen is widely recognized for her experience with and understanding of laws affecting the use and disclosure of health information, including HIPAA privacy and security requirements and recent changes to such laws resulting from the enactment of the HITECH Act. She currently represents several RHIOs in New Jersey and advises on EHR subsidy arrangements and licensing agreements for HIT. Helen was appointed by Governor Corzine to the New Jersey Health Information Technology Commission to sit as a member with "demonstrated expertise in privacy [and security] laws." She is editor of the HIPAA, HITECH & HIT Blog that provides cutting-edge legal and practical developments that health care providers and businesses must consider with regard to the handling and sharing of health information, including through the use of electronic health records.
Gregory Michaels
Manager, Security & Compliance Solutions
BluePrint Healthcare IT
Greg is recognized for his expertise and experience in HIPAA privacy and security, compliance, risk management and legal issues in health care information technology. Greg and his team work with clients to assure compliance and manage risk with practical and cost effective solutions. Greg is experienced in project management, business continuity, hardware/software implementation and clinical/financial system analysis. Greg has developed and led security awareness sessions, and is active in legislative, advocacy and HIMSS security and privacy workgroups. He has an M.S. degree in Network Security and an M.S.J. in Health, Science & Technology Law from Seton Hall University School of Law. Greg’s credentials include CISSP, SSCP, CISM, CISA, PMP and CBCP.
Registration:
Seating is limited! Please register by November 13.
We encourage you to provide us with any specific topics or questions that you would like addressed at the workshop.
