The 2025 HIPAA Security Rule: How Clients can Meet the Demands

Overview: 

This one-hour course provides an in-depth look at the2025 HIPAA Security Rule, focusing on the latest updates and their implicationsfor healthcare providers and their clients. Participants will gain acomprehensive understanding of the new responsibilities, strategies forcompliance, and best practices for protecting sensitive health information. Theburden and enforcement issues between large and small organizations and solopractices will be covered. The course will also address recent trends in databreaches, enhanced risk analysis, and contingency planning. By the end of thesession, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed toensure compliance and safeguard patient data effectively. Useful materials andtime for Q and A will be provided. 

Course Objective: 

• Understand the key updates to the 2025 HIPAA Security Rule
• Identify new responsibilities for healthcare providers and their clients
• Develop strategies for compliance with the updated regulations
• Enhance risk analysis and contingency planning processes
• Implement best practices for cybersecurity and data protection
• Recognize the implications of recent data breaches and enforcement actions
• Prepare for mandatory compliance audits and business associate verification
• Educate mental health professionals on HIPAA requirements and common misconceptions

Target Audience: 

Legal professionals who may be responsible for assisting major clinical organizations or small practices.

Basic Knowledge:

Prior knowledge of HIPAA is not necessary, as the introduction will provide a brief overview and the syllabus will provide additional definitions and resources.