2008 - Medical Records Law in Michigan Seminar

Don't be caught off guard.  You could be breaching the confidentiality of patients without even realizing it!  This seminar is presented in conjunction with Lorman Education Services.

Continuing Education Credit:

AAPC 6.0, ACHE 6.0, AHIMA 6.0, IACET 0.60, ICRM 6.0, NBCC 6.00, MI NHA (Pending)

Program Overview:

From HIPPA requirements to state privacy laws, legal issues abound in the medical records arena.  Most health care providers have a difficult time determining when and what medical information can be released, becasue the law is constantly changing and includes inconsistent or clashing provisions.

If you're not up to date on medical records law, your company could face serious legal and financial liability risks.  Attend this seminar and learn everything you need to know to deal with the changing legal landscape and avoid putting yourself and your company at risk.

Experienced health care attorneys will present this information in a way that will make it easier for you to determine which laws apply in a given circumstance and how to deal with competing or inconsistent laws.  Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your knowledge about handling medical records properly and protecting yourself and your company.

Benefits for You:

• Adhere to HIPPA privacy and security regulations relating to access and confidentiality
• Learn about special laws that clash with HIPPA rules
• Disclose medical records information when required
• Tips for responding to subpoenas, court orders and law enforcement requests
• Comply with medical record content and retention requirements

Topics:

• Overview of Confidentiality of Medical Records and Medical Information
• HIPPA Privacy Regulations
• HIPPA Security Regulations
• Lunch (on Your Own)
• Special Considerations Relating to Release of Information
• Mandatory Disclosures
• Responding to Subpoenas, Court Orders and Law Enforcement Requests
• Medical Record Content
• Record Retention

Moderators:

Kelli Baker - Plunkett Cooney - Grand Rapids
Marta Hofmann - Plunkett Cooney - Bloomfield Hills
Richard Koefod - Plunkett Cooney - Flint
Mark Kopson - Plunkett Cooney - Bloomfield Hills

Registration:  www.lorman.com or 866-352-9539, Seminar ID: 376447

Seminar Tuition (includes manual)

$309 for a single registrant, $299 each for two or more from the same organization.