HIPAA in Action: Building Awareness and Conducting an Office Risk Assessment

This webinar provides doctors and staff with a clear, practical understanding of HIPAA compliance, with a focus on real-world application. The information includes the new requirements for substance use disorder treatment and the required changes to your HIPAA Privacy Notice. This class translates complex regulatory requirements into actionable steps, helping practices reduce risk, prevent breaches, and improve day-to-day activities. 

Learning Objectives:

• Define key components of HIPAA, including the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notifications Rule.
• Describe updated HIPAA privacy and security regulations for the chiropractic practice.
• Recognize common HIPAA violations and risk areas in the chiropractic healthcare setting.
• Explain the purpose and required elements of a HIPAA risk assessment.
• Conduct a basic office risk assessment using a structured approach.
• Implement practical strategies to reduce identified risks and improve compliance.
• Learn how to apply safeguards to protect patient information in both electronic and physical formats
• Demonstrate improved staff awareness and daily behaviors that support HIPAA compliance.

Course Outline

• Why HIPAA still matters in 2026

• Doctor and staff training requirements
• HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Requirements
• Patient access to medical records and the Cures Act
• Documentation requirements for HIPAA SUDs
• Elements of the HIPAA Privacy Notice

• The HIPAA Notice Acknowledgment
• Risk Assessment of the Chiropractic Office

 This course is worth 1 CE credit in ACA-approved and PACE-accepted states. 

PACE ID: ON061626