Why HIPAA Sucks!

HIPAA is frustrating red tape in orthodontic offices more so than any other practice. You’ve got divorced parents, multiple caregivers dropping off kids, kids that turn 18 but aren’t financially independent and navigating all of those intricate dynamics in line with HIPAA can just plain suck. This session will clarify what you can do and what you should do.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the basics of HIPAA, the HITECH Act, and the Omnibus Final Rule.
• Identify where your Protected Health Information is located and how to protect it, and learn to identify any vulnerabilities.
• Know your business vendors and providers and how to lower the risk they pose to your practice.
• Create a short term and longer term action plan to get, and keep your practice HIPAA complaint.

Disclosure of Financial and/or Beneficial Interest:
Presenters who have a financial and/or beneficial interest in any product or service related to their presentation are noted and the disclosure listed.