Understand the laws that govern medical records in Texas to stay compliant and minimize legal risks.
The HIPAA statute (with its accompanying regulations) and other privacy laws are almost certainly the most misunderstood healthcare laws currently in force. Almost everyone has heard any casual acquaintance say something like ‘HIPAA says I don’t have to do X [or that you can’t do Y]’, many of which statements are grossly incorrect. In this webinar, we will discuss the basic parameters of HIPAA privacy and security obligations and those compared against state law in Texas (with some selected comparisons to other jurisdictions). We will also discuss the special level of protection given to records related to mental health, substance abuse, and HIV status. Finally, we will discuss issues in privacy that are still very much being worked out, due to emerging technologies and other developments in the industry.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to review the basic parameters of HIPAA privacy and security rules.
- You will be able to discuss Texas medical records law.
- You will be able to describe emerging issues in privacy.
- You will be able to explain the special level of protection related to mental health, substance abuse, and HIV records.
Agenda
Basic Structure of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule
HIPAA vs. State Law
- Comparison With Other States
Special Protections for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Records
Medical Record Retention Obligations
Emerging Issues in Privacy
Speakers
Mr Adam Laughton,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP- Works extensively with health care providers in multiple areas of compliance
- Has assisted providers and hybrid entities with establishing HIPAA compliance programs
- Has assisted providers with breach notifications and incident reporting obligations
- Works extensively with providers around the integration/expansion of their operations (and security environment)
- Has worked and presented with security consultants in developing offerings for clients and providers
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for medical records directors, health information directors, business managers, office managers, nurses, hospital administrators, compliance directors, and release of records professionals.
