Webinar Overview

This comprehensive training is designed for practice managers, compliance officers, and healthcare professionals who need to ensure their HIPAA protocols are fully aligned with current regulations—especially with heightened federal audit activity expected in 2025, backed by bipartisan momentum.

We’ll explore the latest changes introduced under the HIPAA Omnibus Rule and examine critical 2025 updates that affect compliance strategy. This session also covers practical aspects of managing electronic communications—such as texting, email, voice data, and secure messaging—through the lens of IT-related risk.

With over 22 years of experience supporting practices through audits, litigation, and federal investigations, your expert presenter will provide real-world scenarios and break down exactly what’s true, what’s misunderstood, and what’s legally required under HIPAA.

Key Takeaways and Topics:

What’s new in HIPAA for 2025, including enforcement trends
Responsibilities and requirements for HIPAA compliance officers
Clarifying what truly qualifies as Protected Health Information (PHI)
BYOD and portable device security—best practices for 2025
Communication risks: Email, texting, and sharing PHI safely
Increased accountability for business associates
How HIPAA is being used in lawsuits to prove negligence
Live case studies from litigated HIPAA cases
Ransomware prevention and response protocols
The full HIPAA breach response checklist
Understanding the federal audit process from a compliance standpoint
The growing connection between audit risk and civil litigation

Why You Should Attend:

In just 90 minutes, you’ll gain actionable insights into how to build or refine a robust HIPAA compliance program. This training will address critical updates affecting:

Information Blocking
Encryption and Data Security
Notice of Privacy Practices
Care Coordination
Dobbs/Jackson and Reproductive Health Privacy Protections

You’ll also learn how to navigate the most common vulnerabilities that lead to audits or lawsuits—ensuring you’re not left exposed by outdated policies or incorrect assumptions.

Who Should Attend:

This session is essential for:

Practice Administrators and Office Managers
Compliance Officers
Healthcare Providers (MDs, NPs, PAs, etc.)
Business Associates such as:
- Medical billing services
- Transcription providers
- IT vendors and consultants
- Legal professionals supporting healthcare entities
- Home health agencies
- Answering services and coding firms