Navigating Complex Uses and Disclosures in Today’s ROI Landscape: Part 1 – Federal Compliance

Topics Covered: ROI landscape, release of information, federal compliance, uses and disclosures of PHI, federal healthcare privacy regulations, HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA Security Rule, HIPAA Enforcement Rule, HITECH Act, HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, HIPAA Final Omnibus Rule, HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule, Reproductive Health Privacy Rule, revocation of the RHI Rule, Purl v. 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compliance changes, applying federal regulations to real-world scenarios, legal advice disclaimer, Haugen Academy ROI education, health information professional education