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Ignoring HIPAA Compliance Can Cost You

Mary GovoniMary Govoni Mary GovoniJuly 22, 2014July 21, 2014
Ignoring HIPAA Compliance Can Cost You

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As I speak with dentists and team members across the country, I am surprised at the large numbers of people who don’t appreciate the potential for serious consequences to their practice from not being aware of and in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. Recently the American Dental Association reported a six-figure fine assessed against a practice for not ensuring the security of mobile devices, such as laptops. Although some of the HIPAA rules are “scalable,” meaning that the requirements can be adapted for small health care providers, such as dental practices, there is no small business exemption from the rules, as some believe.

Many dental practices are assuming great risks by not securing their electronic data and not having written privacy and security policies in place. If HIPAA were to audit a practice, the top things that they would look for are written policies and protocols, evidence of employee training, business associate agreements and documentation of a security risk assessment and protocols to secure electronic data.

On July 29, join Mary Horvath and me as we discuss how to accomplish these tasks and more. This webinar is designed to meet the Department of Human Services requirement for annual training for the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. You’ll leave armed with a better understanding of what it means to be HIPAA compliant. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Mary GovoniMary Govoni

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Mary Govoni

Mary Govoni is an internationally recognized speaker, author and consultant on clinical efficiency, ergonomics, OSHA & HIPAA compliance, and team communication. Mary is a past president and life member of the American Dental Assistants Association, a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association, a consultant to the ADA Council on Dental Practice, a member of the Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention, the Academy of Dental Management Consultants and the Speaking and Consulting Network. She is a featured speaker on the ADA CELL seminar series and a columnist for Dental Economics magazine.
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7 thoughts on “Ignoring HIPAA Compliance Can Cost You”

  1. Anne says:
    July 23, 2014 at 8:54 am

    what time does this webinar start?

    1. Habibba Noman says:
      July 23, 2014 at 10:11 am

      What time does it start on that day?

  2. Tesia says:
    July 23, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Great post! We are finding more and more companies think they are in compliance with HIPAA and do not realize the potential penalties there if the audits aren’t met. Check out our blog on Business Associate Agreements

    http://www.sagiss.com/blog/bid/391411/Signing-Business-Associate-Agreements-What-did-I-just-do

  3. Joy says:
    July 23, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    what time does this webinar start and how long does it run?

    1. Tara O'Connor Tara O'Connor says:
      July 24, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Hi Joy, the webinar starts at 11 AM CST on July 29th. It’s 2 hours long and additional details are on the registration page: https://pattersonsupport.webex.com/ec0606l/eventcenter/enroll/join.do?confViewID=1088747808&theAction=detail&confId=1088747808&path=program_detail&siteurl=pattersonsupport

  4. Cari Brewer says:
    August 8, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Was this webinar recorded?

    1. Tara O'Connor Tara O'Connor says:
      August 12, 2014 at 9:19 am

      Hi Cari, All of our Eaglesoft webinars are recorded and can be accessed by contacting Janelle Eck at 800.294.8504.

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