OCR Launches Phase 2 HIPAA Audits for Covered Entities and Business Associates: Are You Ready? 2016

Key Topics

• Auditors will not contact an audited entity for clarifications or ask for additional information - it is essential that submitted documents are current, accurately reflect the entity`s HIPAA Compliance program and demonstrate HIPAA Compliance
• The HIPAA Compliance Audit data request you receive will specify content and file organization, file names and any other document submission requirements
• Failure to respond on time may be referred to the HHS regional office subjecting the entity to a thorough HIPAA Compliance review
• Only data submitted on time will be assessed
• Some of the first group of audited entities will be selected for comprehensive on-site HIPAA Compliance Audits instead of the more limited review of uploaded documents (called a "desk audit" by HHS)

Who should Attend

Attendees with job titles such as:

• Compliance Director
• HIPAA Compliance Official (HIPAA Officer)
• Privacy Officer
• Practice Manager
• CEO
• Security Officer
• COO
• CFO
• Information Systems Manager
• Chief Information Officer
• Healthcare Counsel/lawyer
• Health Information Manager
• Contracts Manager
• Office Manager
• Human Resources
• Chief Clinical Officer
• HIPAA Compliance Officials
• Health Care Provider - Business Associate
• Health Care Provider Practice Manager
• Top Management
• Information Systems Manager
• Risk Manager - Compliance Manager
• Legal Counsel