The Duties of Lawyers as Business Associates Under HIPAA

Overview: 

This program provides an overview of what lawyers need to know to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). With class action lawsuits on the rise and the risk of government investigations and penalties increasing, HIPAA compliance has become critical knowledge for attorneys and law firms.

HIPAA extends beyond hospitals, medical practices, and health plans. For attorneys and law firms that receive health information from clients, understanding when and how to protect privacy and ensure the security of that information is essential. This course will cover common misconceptions about HIPAA and best practices for compliance.

Course Objective: 

• Learn the duties HIPAA imposes on lawyers and law firms, and common misperceptions about the law.
• Best practices for HIPAA compliance for law firms and lawyers. 
• Litigation and enforcement trends for HIPAA breaches privacy in 2024

Target Audience: 

• Experienced Attorneys
• Newly Admitted Attorneys

Basic Knowledge:

Attorneys interested in: litigation, health law, benefits, medical technology and software.