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Seminars for Physicians

Communicating in a HIPAA World: Harmonizing HIPAA, ARRA, and the FTC’s Red Flags Rule

 

Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 5:30–6:30 PM (PDT), 8:30–9:30 PM (EDT)
Online Seminar Online Seminar
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Purpose:

Our health care industry is changing daily. In a time when change is inevitable, current privacy regulations are impacted by recent federal regulations. Understanding how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flags Rule impact HIPAA will ensure that office staff is taking the appropriate measures to continue to protect patient confidentiality and comply with new regulations.

Objective:

  • Identify three key privacy and security changes resulting from the ARRA for your practice

 

Agenda

National Legislative Initiatives

  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Red Flags Rule

CME Credits:

The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

The Doctors Company designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Fees and Log-in Instructions:

Participation in this course is offered at no charge. Space is limited. Log-in instructions will be provided two weeks prior to the date of the Webinar.