The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on HIPAA/HITECH Act Final Rule

NEW YORK - Aug. 14, 2013 - PRLog -- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two -hour webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “HIPAA/HITECH Act Final Rule: What You Need to Know LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on September 10, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.

 

For further details and updated list of speakers, please visit:

http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2013_HIPAA_HITECH.html

 

Event Synopsis:

Last January, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued the Omnibus HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule to help reduce the risk of data security breaches. The new regulations took effect on March 26, 2013 and health care companies and professionals are given until September 23, 2013 to comply with the changes. As compliance date draws near, companies should have a complete & thorough understanding of the final rule to avoid breeches & penalties.

The Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of key thought leaders to provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the Omnibus HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule. In a two-hour live webcast, speakers will discuss:

 

        - Recent Developments and Key Changes on HIPAA/HITECH Rule

        - Enforcement of and Compliance with the Final Rule

        - Impact of the Final Rule

        - Penalties and Exemptions

        - Best Practices in Compliance

        - Up to the minute regulatory changes

 

Speakers/Faculty Panel

 Nancy L. Perkins, Counsel, Arnold & Porter LLP

 Peter I. Sanborn, Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP

 Brian McGovern, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

 Jennifer J. Daniels, Partner, Blank Rome LLP

 

 

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries.

 

 

Contact information:

The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

http://www.knowledgecongress.org

info@knowledgecongress.org