The Duties of Lawyers as Business Associates Under HIPAA

Overview: 

Join Fox Rothschild partner Elizabeth Litten, who serves as the firm’s Chief Privacy & HIPAA Compliance Officer, for 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 climbing, HIPAA compliance for lawyers is critical knowledge. 

This federal law extends beyond hospitals, medical practices, and health plans. For attorneys and law firms who receive health information from clients, understanding the when and how to protect the privacy and ensure the security of the information as required by HIPAA is of utmost importance. 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.