HIPAA Series Part 3: Overview of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule

This session will provide an overview of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule. We will discuss the definition of a breach; when a breach needs to be reported; and what happens when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights receives a breach report.

Breach Notification Rule

-Definition of Breach

-Notification to the Individual, Media, and HHS

-Breach Highlights

-What Happens when HHS/OCR receives a Breach Report

There are no CE credits for this webinar.

Amy Horrell

Amy initially joined OCR as a contractor on March 31, 2015, and was transitioned to a full-time Federal government Investigator position on May 26, 2020. She was admitted to the practice of law in Colorado after becoming a 1996 graduate of the University of Wyoming College of Law. In addition to working as a corporate counsel and privacy officer for Coram, a national healthcare provider for nearly five years, Amy also has experience working in law enforcement, the military and as a prosecutor. While working as a Denver Police Officer, Amy was awarded the medal of valor. As an undergraduate, Amy attended Adams State College and graduated with honors. In her free time, Amy enjoys outdoor activities, such as running and hiking with family members and friends.