StudyManager is proud to present an exciting webinar series focused on overcoming common challenges associated with managing clinical trials. Our latest webinar provides a concise introduction to the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HITECH Act, including helpful tips on what clinical research staff can do to comply with these important federal regulations.
Please note: The webinar has already taken place. To view the recording, visit our Expert Resources for Sites & Hospitals page. Demystifying the HIPAA Privacy Rule for Clinical Researchers
Presented By:
Bruce D. Schatzman - CEO & Founder, StudyManager
Target Audience
Clinical research sites and centers; personnel responsible for managing studies and ensuring data privacy; research managers, site managers, and study coordinators.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule and the related HITECH Act are among the most misunderstood federal regulations for healthcare. Different organizations tend to interpret HIPAA and HITECH differently, and there are frequent misinterpretations. As a result, an enormous amount of time and effort can be wasted in the process of managing compliance.
Having a more accurate understanding of what HIPAA and HITECH privacy guidelines actually mean, combined with a grasp of how organizations achieve “reasonable compliance,” will allow research staff to make better decisions about handling and protecting Personal Health Information (PHI).
This hour-long Webinar attempts to remove some of the mystery from HIPAA and HITECH regulations, and provides clinical staff with some basic information on what “reasonable compliance” means in the context of a clinical research environment.
Learning Objectives - Obtain a high-level understanding of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HITECH Act
- Learn what data qualifies as “Personal Health Information”
- Review the most common misconceptions and mistakes related to HIPAA and HITECH
- Understand the risks and consequences of non-compliance
- Learn some of the technical steps and operational procedures needed to help ensure compliance