Presentation Transcript

1. Privacy and Security of Patient Information: 

   Current Regulations, Recent Cases and Future Trends and The Implications for Health Care Providers, Patients and Vendors
2. About the Presenters Sara Anne Hook, M.L.S., M.B.A., J.D.Professor of Informatics and Adjunct Professor of LawIndiana University School of Informatics, IUPUI317-278-7690sahook@iupui.edu Josette Jones, R.N., Ph.D. Assistant ProfessorIndiana University School of Informatics, IUPUIIndiana University School of Nursing 317-274-8059jofjones@iupui.edu
3. Audience Attorneys and others with an interest in the privacy and security of patient information, whether the information is generated by health care providers, by patients or through mobile/hand-held devices or other equipment.  Attorneys who practice in the area of medical malpractice or who represent health care providers, hospitals and other health care facilities, business associates or vendors as well as attorneys and others who act as patient advocates. 

4. Relevant Federal Statutes

   HITECH Act and How It Relates to HIPAA

5. Relevant State Statutes

   Health Records and Personal Privacy

6. Implications of New Technology

   Related to Privacy and Security of Patient Information

7. Impact of Federal and State Statutes

   On Electronic Health Records (EHR)

8. Impact of Federal and State Statutes

   On Personal Health Records (PHRs)

9. Impact of Federal and State Statutes

   On Mobile/Hand-Held Devices Used to Collect and Store Patient Information

10. Ensuring Compliance with Privacy and Security Regulations

    Current Trends and Future Requirements

11. A Breach of Patient Privacy

    What Steps Need to Be Taken?

12. Recent Cases Related to the Privacy and Security of Patient Information

    What Do the Decisions Mean for Health Care Providers and Vendors?

13. Sample Forms

    Sources for Suggested Templates and Procedures

14. Any questions?

    Thank you for attending the ISBA Health Law Symposium