2025 HIPAA Compliance, Concerns, Updates and Guidance

In this 60-minute webinar, specifically designed for practice/business managers and compliance officers, we delve into the crucial steps needed to align your HIPAA compliance efforts in preparation for an audit.

Key updates include:

• The Final Rule issued by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) that amended the Privacy Rule of HIPAA.
• The Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2.
• The new HIPAA Security Rule and increased civil money penalties for HIPAA violations.
• The proposed update to align 42 CFR Part 2 more closely with HIPAA.
• The proposals to change the conditions under which PHI relating to reproductive healthcare can be used or disclosed.

We also discuss considerations related to Covid and Information Blocking under the Cures Act, providing a clear understanding of the do’s and don’ts.

With a focus on addressing common violations and fines, we offer insights on how covered entities and business associates can effectively mitigate risks and avoid penalties. The session includes detailed discussions on the audit process and current events concerning HIPAA cases, both in courtrooms and from live audits.

By the end of this webinar, you will be fully updated on the HIPAA 2024 rules and regulations and be able to ensure compliance within your organization. Join us as we navigate through these important updates together.

Areas covered:

1. HIPAA 2024 Updates: An overview of the latest changes and updates made to HIPAA in 2024.
2. Final Rule: A detailed discussion on the Final Rule issued by the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) that amended the Privacy Rule of HIPAA.
3. Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records: An exploration of the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records regulations at 42 CFR part 2.
4. HIPAA Security Rule: An examination of the new HIPAA Security Rule and the increased civil money penalties for HIPAA violations.
5. Aligning 42 CFR Part 2 with HIPAA: A review of the proposed update to align 42 CFR Part 2 more closely with HIPAA.
6. Changes to PHI Usage: A look at the proposals to change the conditions under which PHI relating to reproductive healthcare can be used or disclosed.
7. Covid Considerations: A discussion on the considerations related to Covid in the context of HIPAA.
8. Information Blocking under the Cures Act: An understanding of the do’s and don’ts of Information Blocking under the Cures Act.
9. Common Violations and Fines: A focus on common violations and fines, with insights on how to mitigate risks and avoid penalties.

Learning objectives:

 Knowledge to effectively mitigate risks, avoid penalties, and ensure compliance within the organizations.

Who will benefit:

• Practice Managers
• Any Business Associates who work with medical practices or hospitals (i.e. billing companies, transcription companies, IT companies, answering services, home health, coders, attorneys, etc.)
• MD’s and other Medical Professionals