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 provide an overview of why it's necessary to validate in a production environment, and how it compares to other approaches to securing transaction compliance
• To hear case studies about fellow health care organizations who are tackling HIPAA transaction compliance using this methodology -- why did they choose it? What have they learned? What advice do they offer?
• To determine whether validating in-production is right for your organization

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/hipaaaudio20030627 in downloadable PDF Formats.