During the presentation, you will learn the overview of the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy and the directions that organizations are taking in addressing compliance with the rule. There will also be a discussion regarding the future regulatory landscape around this rule, as well as potential state regulations.

Session Objectives: 

1. Recap of the Regulation
2. Outreach initiatives for requestors
3. Potential Future state

Session Level:  Intermediate

This presentation will cover three main topics as they relate to the automation of the release of information. The first will be the current state of ROI: Landscape, current issues, regulatory impact, and the role of Value-Based Care. The second will be automating ROI: benefits as well as Automation 101. Finally, it will review technologies that will support ROI automation.

Session Objectives:

• Understanding the Current State of the Release of Information
• Promoting the Benefits of ROI Automation
• Understanding ROI Automation Technologies

Session Level:  Intermediate Level

Your data may be hiding data from you. That’s so meta. In this session we will define metadata, discuss trends in metadata collection, use, and disclosure, and explore the legal and regulatory obligations that potentially apply to your organization’s metadata.

Session Objectives:

• Evaluate the latest legal and regulatory developments surrounding the collection, use, disclosure, and commercialization of health data for analytics and other business purposes;
• Define key terms and discuss the collection, use, disclosure, and commercialization of sensitive data elements (e.g., metadata, geolocation data, device identifiers, etc.) by third-party vendors using practical examples;
• Identify common cybersecurity vulnerabilities and legal risks derived from sensitive data-sharing practices and inform the audience on other key considerations for overseeing enterprise data collection activities;
• Provide the audience with actionable insights on privacy compliance, vendor due diligence, contract negotiation, and best practices for the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of sensitive data elements.

Session Level: Expert Level

Join this Q&A panel session to learn more about Information Protection: Access, Disclosure, Archival, Privacy, and Security.

This expert panel discussion will review top ROI mistakes seen in the industry, preventive measures, and suggested practices. We will discuss balancing productivity and quality with accuracy and timely release of information. Panel discussion will include appropriate reactions to subpoenas, court orders, and law enforcement requests. Please bring your questions to this interactive session.

Session Objectives: 

• Review common mistakes in ROI
• Provide suggested practices and tips to combat ROI mistakes
• Share suggested practices for subpoenas, court orders, and law enforcement requests

Session Level: Beginner Level, Intermediate Level

42 C.F.R. Part 2 Final Rule: One Year Later 

It has been a little over one year since the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published final changes to 42 C.F.R. Part 2, which requires Part 2 Programs to implement special protections for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment records. In this session, we will briefly revisit the 2024 Final Rule before exploring common questions surrounding the implementation of the rule’s enhanced protections. 

Session Objectives:

• Identify key changes set forth by the 2024 Part 2 Final Rule and related effective dates
• Discuss common challenges faced by Part 2 Programs and recipients of SUD treatment record disclosures

Session Level: Intermediate

In today’s workplace, having difficult conversations with challenging employees is an unavoidable but necessary skill for effective leadership. Mastering Tough Talks provides practical strategies and communication techniques for managers to approach sensitive topics—whether it’s addressing poor performance, behavioral issues, or conflict resolution. Leaders need tools to maintain professionalism, set clear expectations, and foster an atmosphere of respect, all while ensuring that the conversation leads to positive change.

Session Objectives: 

Provide strategies and tools to help managers transform tense interactions into opportunities for growth, both for the employee and the team.

Session Level:  Beginner Level, Intermediate Level

Join this Q&A panel session to learn more about navigating difficult conversations and Information Protection: Access, Disclosure, Archival, Privacy, and Security.