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MLA Satellite Teleconference
Get HIP to HIPAA

Agenda

12:30 p.m., central time Wrap-around discussion session I
1:00 p.m., central time Satellite teleconference begins
2:30 p.m., central time Wraparound discussion session II

To top of page Part I: Introduction

To top of page Part II: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Overview and Background

  1. Broad goals of HIPAA
  2. Evolution of the legislation
  3. Overview of the four main areas and their effects on health care institutions:
    • identifier standards
    • transaction and code set standards
    • privacy regulations
    • security regulations
  4. Summary of most important points, including compliance dates and penalties

To top of page Part III: Impact of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations on Health Sciences Libraries and Information Services (Panel Discussion)

  1. Implications for librarians with potential exposure to protected patient information
  2. Effects on research
  3. Client confidentiality and the collection and use of personal information by libraries
  4. Information technology and physical facility considerations
  5. Question and answer period

To top of page Part IV: Role of Health Information Professionals in Promoting HIPAA Education and Compliance (Panel Discussion)

  1. Valuable information resources for achieving HIPAA awareness and compliance
  2. Key health care personnel who will benefit from these resources
  3. Opportunities to participate in HIPAA education, implementation, and evaluation
  4. Positive outcomes associated with participating in implementing HIPAA
  5. Question and answer period

To top of page Part V: Conclusion and Credits

2:30 p.m., central time Wraparound discussion session II

For more information, contact Kathleen Combs, mlapd1@mlahq.org, 312.419.9094 x29.

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