Expert Jim Sheldon Dean will take this informative session on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, where he will cover the latest changes to the HIPAA regulations and its many updates on The HITECH Act. The individual rights under HIPAA have undergone many changes that must be reflected in an entity’s HIPAA policies and Notice of Privacy Practices (NPPs). The new updates Include— fundraising activity and its new requirements, individuals now have to provide authorization for the sale of PHI, individuals can now access electronic records, and much more. Now, the Health Plans have also undergone changes related to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which must be reflected in their policies and notices.

Take a look at the topics covered:

• Understand the schedule and scope of implementation of HIPAA policies, procedures, practices, and HIPAA NPP to meet the new rules

• Know the new rights of individuals where he can request the electronic copies of information held electronically that has to be included in the policy and NPP

• Include the new rights to restrict disclosure of encounter information to an insurer if it is paid fully out of pocket by the individual in the policies and the NPP

• In-depth details of fundraising activity that has to be described in the NPP

For more information http://www.audioeducator.com/hipaa/new-hipaa-omnibus-updates-081413.html

Other conferences of the week:

ICD-10-CM: A Review of the Official Coding Guidelines:- Linda Smith, CPC-I, CMBS, PCS, CPC, CEMC will take this informative session on Thursday, August 15, 2013, where she will provide necessary guidance on the basic structure of the ICD-10-CM code set, ways of using the coding manual and it’s structure, guidelines of the Official ICD-10-CM, the differences and similarities of ICD 10 and ICD 9, and much more.

For more information http://www.audioeducator.com/icd-10/icd-10-cm-081513.html

Ancillary Urology Procedures:- Expert speaker Michael A. Ferragamo, Jr., MD, FACS will take this power packed session on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, where he’ll guide you through the proper billing and coding of ancillary urology procedure to ensure correct reimbursement. Michael will also provide tips and techniques of common urological ancillary services, and much more.

For more information http://www.audioeducator.com/urology/ancillary-urology-procedures-081413.html

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