The evolution of technology moves quickly, as does the many ways it is used to share, communicate, and potentially violate HIPAA rules. Protecting PHI in today's healthcare environment is one of the most challenging issues faced by health organizations. The number of potential outlets for PHI to be compromised increases with every new Facebook, Twitter and Instagram account. Attend this event to reacquaint yourself with the latest HIPAA guidelines and learn how they can be applied to today's ubiquitous use of social media.
Register: Cost includes continental breakfast and is $25 for HIMSS Members, $35 Non-HIMSS Members and $15 Students. To RSVP or for more information go to http://tinyurl.com/gsfmtj6
When: Wednesday, February 2, 2017, 7:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.
Where: Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact Rex Eads at [email protected] or click on this link for additional sponsorship information
Presentations:
- Social Media and HIPPA, Rebecca Sherlock, CHC – HIPAA Security Analyst, Kaiser Permanente, and Michael Wendrow, Director of IT Planning and Central Services, Kaiser Permanente This presentation will provide an understanding and overview of the technology and security risks and requirements facing social media in the health care industry.
- HIPAA, What?! An introduction to the HIPAA Rules for Health IT Professionals, Monica Freedle, CHC and Adriel Gorsuch, OHSU EHR Integrity Officers with OHSU's Information Privacy and Security team. Their review will cover HIPAA basics to strengthen your knowledge of information privacy and improve your efficacy as an IT professional in healthcare.
About HIMSS Oregon: The Oregon Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society is a professional organization dedicated to the development of healthcare information technology professionals throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. Our mission is to bring healthcare professionals together with their clinical and business partners in educational settings to explore issues of common concern, network with peers, and grow professionally by sharing knowledge and experience and by learning about new tools, methods and technologies. For more information, contact Lisa Carufel at [email protected] or visit: http://or.himsschapter.org
