In this course, Patricia Wynne, Esq., a seasoned HIPAAPrivacy Officer, presents a step-by-step guide for Business Associates to develop an effective HIPAAand HITECHCompliance Plan. The course is also valuable for Covered Entities to monitor their Business Associates' compliance with these new laws. When implemented, the compliance plan will help minimize the occurrence of breaches and provide guidance on remediation, if needed.

Topics include:

• HIPAAand HITECHOverview

• Key Definitions

• The Role of the Privacy Officer

• The Business Associate Agreement

• Security Standards

• Drafting the Compliance Plan

• Implementing the Plan

• Breaches