It is a live event that includes session handouts, an interactive question and answer period, and access for an unlimited number of participants at each call-in site. However, only one site can be offered per registration. It is impermissible for an organization to purchase one registration and to operate multiple sites through an internal telephone system. During the live Audioconference participants will be able to ask questions and make comments. The Audioconference faculty has agreed to take follow-up questions via email. Only HIPAA Summit Audioconferences offer 17 types of continuing education credit that can be applied for and approved online. HIPAA Summit Audioconferences are simple, accessible, cost effective and reach a broad audience locally.

• To analyze the proposed HIPAA security rule and anticipate possible changes in the final security rule.
• To set forth standard good security practices for the healthcare industry
• To explain the security standards of the HIPAA privacy rule and how those standards relate to the HIPAA security rule.
• To anticipate the nature and scope of the HIPAA enforcement rule and its implications for privacy and security rules compliance.
• To compare and contrast the proposed HIPAA security rule with the FTC's Gramm-Leach-Bliley proposed security rule.
• To suggest practical strategies for complying with the HIPAA privacy rule by April 2003 while the security rule is proposed and the enforcement rule is pending.

Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Information Officers and Chief Financial Officers, Privacy Officials, Security Officers, Compliance Officers, Legal Counsel, Patient Account Managers, Billing Staff and Information Services Staff.

All Faculty Materials will be Posted on the HIPAA Summit Audioconference website: http://www.HIPAAAudioconferences.com/hipaaaudio20020529 in downloadable PDF Formats.