September Educational Event
HITECH New Rules: Privacy and Security Implications
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Topic:
This presentation will cover the changes to security and privacy by HITECH, OCR’s plan for audits, enforcement activities and approach, and what HIMSS and in particular the Privacy and Security Steering Committee are doing to help members be prepared.
Speaker: Michael (Mac) H. McMillan, Chief Executive Officer; CynergisTek, Inc., Chair, HIMSS Privacy & Security Steering Committee
About Our Speaker:
Mac McMillan is co-founder and CEO of CynergisTek, Inc., a firm specializing in the areas of information security and regulatory compliance in the Healthcare sector. Mr. McMillan brings over 30 years of combined intelligence, risk management and security consulting experience. His philosophy for security is grounded in understanding the complicated nexus between people, processes and technology. He has focused on developing appropriate solutions, based on business purpose and knowledge, and a common sense application of technology and controls. He has worked in the Healthcare industry since his retirement from the federal government in 2000 and has contributed to HFMA, HCCA, AHIA, AHIMA and HIMSS. He is the former Chair of HIMSS Information Systems Security Working Group. In 2009 he joined the HIMSS Privacy & Security Steering Committee, becoming Chair in 2010. He was a contributing author and editor for the HIMSS book, Information Security in Healthcare: Managing Risk.
Mr. McMillan holds a Master of Arts degree in national security and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island; and a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He was a 1993-4 Excellence in Government Fellow and is a graduate of the Senior Officials in National Security program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He was awarded both the Department of Defense Silver and Gold Medals for Exceptional Meritorious Service.
About the Topic: The “New Rules” from HHS on privacy and security just keep coming. The HITECH Act has redefined the requirements for strong security and privacy practices as prerequisites for achieving Meaningful Use. In an emerging landscape of increased enforcement and penalties, healthcare organizations and their business associates need to understand what is expected in safeguarding protected health information. This presentation will cover the changes to security and privacy by HITECH, OCR’s plan for audits, enforcement activities and approach, and what HIMSS and in particular the Privacy and Security Steering Committee are doing to help members be prepared. The speaker will address current events, lessons learned, new and approaching NPRM and feedback from other industry/government events.
When: Tuesday, September 14th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Meeting Location:
Vinson & Elkins LLP Map
2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX
512-495-8451
RSVP Required: We provide a free lunch for members and guests whom RSVP to Chad Aicklen at caicklen@austinhimss.org before end of day Friday, (09/10). You are welcome to come even if you have not sent in your RSVP, but we ask you to let all the people who have sent in their reservation to go through the food line first.
NEW WEBINAR OPTION:
If you would like to join our meeting (limited slots available on a first come/first served basis) you may join at the following web address CLICK HERE
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Or to access by phone dial: 217-287-4111, Access Code: 568-848-051
Meeting ID: 568-848-051
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Policy Topics on Electronic Prescribing for Review
EPCS (E-Prescribing of Controlled Substances)
There have been many questions recently on some policy topics including the topic of EPCS. This link from the Surescripts website is provided for information purposes to those who may wish to read more on the policy pages regarding certain E-Prescribing topics: CLICK HERE
Check This Link Regularly
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Upcoming Austin HIMSS Events:
Mark your calendar, educational luncheons for the HIMSS Austin Chapter will be 11:30AM - 1:00PM on the second Tuesday of every month at the location listed below.
October Education Luncheon
Topic: TBD
Speaker: Barbara Klepfer MSN RN, Director Nursing Informatics, Seton
When: October 12, 2010 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX
October Social Event
Purpose: Social get together for networking and discussion
When: October 26, 2010 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: TBD
November Education Luncheon
Topic: CentrEast Regional Extension Center
Speaker: Kathy Mechler
When: November 9, 2010 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX
December Education Luncheon
Topic: TBD
Speaker: William M. Sage, MD, JD, ViceProvost for Health Affairs, James R. Dougherty Chair for Faculty Excellence; University of Texas at Austin
When: December 14, 2010 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 2801 Via Fortuna, Suite 100, Austin, TX
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