It is a live event you attend via the Telephone 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. It is also impermissible for participants to record the audioconference. Tapes and CDs of the audioconference can be purchased online via the Registration page of this website. 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 Health Policy Audioconferences offer 11 types of continuing education credit that can be applied for and approved online. Health Policy Audioconferences are simple, accessible, cost effective and reach a broad audience locally.

• To Introduce the Senior Leadership of the DHHS Office of Civil Rights which is Charged with the Implementation and Enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
• To Provide an Update of the Interpretation of the Final HIPAA Privacy Rule
• To Suggest Strategies in Planning for Privacy Compliance by April 14, 2003
• To Outline Enforcement Initiatives which will be Taken by OCR in Enforcing the HIPAA Privacy Rule

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/hipaaaudio20021205 in downloadable PDF Formats.