Audit-Proof Your Practice: Insider Tips for Navigating HIPAA Audits

Webinar Overview:

In 2024, the healthcare sector faces an evolving landscape of HIPAA audits and compliance challenges. With real-world examples from recent audits, this session dives into the critical risks that can lead to fines, and some of these risk factors may surprise you.

With the healthcare industry experiencing more cyber breaches than any other sector, the push from Washington to enforce existing laws is stronger than ever. This webinar is designed to help practice managers, compliance officers, and business associates get ahead of the curve and avoid costly mistakes.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the most common factors leading to HIPAA audits and breaches.
• Learn how to prepare your organization for an audit and mitigate risks before they arise.
• Get clarity on the myths and realities of HIPAA compliance, based on real audit experiences.
• Understand what federal auditors are looking for and how to engage with them effectively.
• Learn best practices for conducting risk assessments and preventing breaches.

What You’ll Learn:

• Latest HIPAA updates
• How to avoid triggering an audit
• Step-by-step guidance for navigating the audit process
• Real-life examples of breaches and how they could have been prevented
• Proactive strategies to protect your practice or business from compliance pitfalls
• Why both federal enforcement and private litigation are on the rise, and how to stay out of the crosshairs

Why Attend?

Increased federal funding and stricter enforcement mean that HIPAA compliance is no longer optional. Whether you’re a practice manager, compliance officer, or a business associate working with healthcare organizations, this session will arm you with the knowledge to keep your operations secure and compliant in the face of heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Who Should Attend?

• Practice managers and compliance officers
• Business associates (billing companies, IT providers, transcription services, etc.)
• Medical professionals and administrators
• Any organization working with protected health information (PHI)

Don’t wait for an audit or breach to catch you off guard. Join this session and get the insights you need to safeguard your organization!