Widener University Delaware Law School and First Healthcare Compliance to co-host HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit on November 14, 2019
WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit will bring professionals from the healthcare and legal communities together for a day of discussion and learning on the campus of Delaware Law School. Thought leaders will present time-sensitive topics centered around important HIPAA related issues facing professionals today. Eight experts will provide instruction and lead discussions to cover recent cases and updates to regulations.
The one- day learning event is a joint effort to provide resources and help professionals overcome the challenges of the ever-changing healthcare compliance landscape. Pam Beech, Director of Graduate and Compliance Programs at Delaware Law School states, "HIPAA is a constant concern for professionals from various backgrounds." Ms. Beech adds, "we're thrilled to partner with First Healthcare Compliance for this educational program and to serve as a resource for those new to the compliance field as well as our experienced colleagues in the legal and healthcare communities."
Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of First Healthcare Compliance's HIPAA Privacy and Security, a user-friendly resource designed to help healthcare, administrative, and compliance professionals, whether they serve as a covered entity or a business associate, better understand their compliance responsibilities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The book explains HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement and breach notification in plain language, and provides a comprehensive checklist that entities can use to get their compliance efforts off the ground. Multiple learning credits may be earned while networking with industry peers. Attendees are eligible to receive 7.5 CLE credits (6.5 substantive, 1 ethics) in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The event is approved for 7.5 Continuing Education Unit(s) by PAHCOM and Practice Management Institute. The Compliance Certification Board (CCB)® has approved this event for up 10.2 live CCB CEUs. Continuing Education Units are awarded based on individual attendance records. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes an endorsement by CCB of this event content or of the event sponsor. The HIPAA Privacy and Security Summit will be held in Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom and will include continental breakfast and lunch. Registration is open to the public, but availability is limited.
About Delaware Law School: Widener University is a metropolitan university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, applied leadership, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. Delaware Law School is the First State's only law school, providing a Juris doctor, legal graduate and paralegal degree programs with an emphasis on developing legal professionals who reflect the Delaware Way and its traditions of civility, integrity and mutual respect. The school offers signature programs in corporate and business law, environmental law, family health law and policy, trial advocacy, and dignity rights.
About First Healthcare Compliance: Founded in 2012 by a nurse attorney, the First Healthcare Compliance software solution creates confidence among compliance professionals through education, resources, and support in the areas of HIPAA, OSHA, human resources compliance, and fraud waste and abuse laws. Serving clients across the United States, the company's evolving platform provides real-time insight for board reporting and across multiple locations. For more information please visit https://1sthcc.com/
SOURCE First Healthcare Compliance
