Sharing Information with Family and Friends under HIPAA - What is Permissible or Not 2017

Topics

• How to identify who may be considered a family member or friend
• When sharing PHI with family and friends is permitted
• The amount and kind of information that may be shared with family and friends
• How a Personal Representative under HIPAA is different from just a family member or friend
• Provisions for approval by the individual of disclosures to family and friends
• Using the telephone to discuss a patient with family or friends involved in the patient`s care
• Penalties for improper sharing of PHI with family and friends
• Policies and procedures that should be in place for appropriate sharing of information with family and friends

Who should Attend

Attendees with job titles such as:

• CEO
• Compliance Director
• Privacy Officer
• CFO
• Information Systems Manager
• Security Officer
• Chief Information Officer
• HIPAA Officer
• Healthcare Counsel/Lawyer
• Health Information Manager
• Office Manager