Protected Health Information: HIPAA and 42 CFR, part 2

This is an important course for all clinicians and agency administrators dealing with the two Federal laws concerning confidentiality, information disclosure and interagency relationships. This course will explore the intersections between the two statutes and their differences in an interactive and understandable method. The basics of these laws will be reviewed with emphasis placed on minor status and disclosure, building Qualified Service Agreements/Business Associate contracts and the composition of approved Release of Information (ROI). Court orders, subpoenas and dealing with lawyers will be discussed with emphasis on fostering collaborative relationships. Discussion of practice safeguards and reasonable mechanisms to facilitate less paranoid services provision and maintenance of legal requirements is offered throughout this course.

Level: General/Intermediate                Hours: 8 hours