HIPAA in the Dental Practice

To Tell, or Not to Tell, is the Question

In 2011, one small practice had a USB “stick” stolen; it contained some of their patients’ Protected Health Information. At the end of 2013, the department Health and Human Services announced a $150,000 settlement of the case.* HIPAA is no joking matter and carries painful penalties if you ignore it.

Any patient can submit a complaint on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources website which can lead to fines and even imprisonment. Attendees enjoy Sandy’s interactive presentations which bring humor and fun to this potentially dry subject matter, while solidifying the learning. Sandy provides dental teams with the knowledge and tools to achieve and remain HIPAA compliant. 

Learning Objectives:

• Clarify how HIPAA impacts a dental practice 

• Learn practice obligations for the Privacy and Security Act and the Breach Notification Rule 

• Understand how to protect your PHI, yourself and your employees 

• Discuss how to properly respond to a HIPAA complaint 

• Explore the interaction between technology and HIPAA 

• Identify how to organize, train and execute HIPAA requirements 

*Source: Dentistry IQ