Fast Break: Handling Sensitive Patient Records

Hospitals and healthcare practitioners recognize that HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of modern clinical practice. But there are a number of federal and state laws in addition to HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules that may apply to healthcare providers and their patients’ medical records. Often situational, these laws are typically less well-known but equally important. Please join us for the February installment of Fast Break to learn more about these privacy laws.

Topics will include:

• Handling records for minors
• Treatment of psychiatric records
• Substance and alcohol abuse documentation
• STD testing and diagnosis
• Genetic information and GINA considerations