HIPAA, HITECH and Confidentiality Training

Several Vorys attorneys presented at the seminar, HIPAA, HITECH and Confidentially Training, on March 11, 2013. The training seminar was hosted by the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers.

Topics of discussion included:

• HIPAA/HITECH updates and best practices
• Increased enforcement actions
• Social media and privacy considerations
• Breach responses
• Business Associate relationships
• HIPAA compliance and mobile electronic devices
• Interplay with state confidentiality laws and 42 CFR Part 2
• Common misconceptions about HIPAA compliance and how to avoid traps in 2013