HIPAA/HITECH REFRESHER	Back to entire  webinar listing
	Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT - COMPLETED
	The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the HITECH Act) made dramatic changes to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.  The Department of Labor has recently requested an increased budget for enforcement of HIPAA, and enforcement training courses are being conducted to help state attorneys general begin to implement the new rules.  With enforcement efforts ramping up, understanding and compliance with the law is more important than ever. This webinar will consist of an overview of general HIPAA Privacy and Security rules, focusing on what has changed since enactment of the HITECH Act.  Specifically, the webinar will address the roles and responsibilities of plan sponsors, insurance carriers and business associates, and will also include a discussion of the new breach notification rules, the expanded application of civil and criminal penalties and new rules governing electronic health records.
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	Presenters:
	Julia M. Vander Weele, Partner - Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP Julia Vander Weele, a partner with Spencer Fane, practices in the firm's Employee Benefits Group. She is also a member of the ERISA Litigation Group. Prior to joining Spencer Fane, Julia worked as in-house counsel for Fortis Benefits Insurance Company, where she managed ERISA litigation and advised senior management on other ERISA issues related to group disability, life, and dental products. She was also a Judicial Law Clerk for the 7th Judicial District of Iowa. Julia's practice focuses on ERISA and other laws governing employee benefits, including matters affecting pension, profit sharing, 401(k), cafeteria plans, and welfare plans. She has had significant experience providing employer training on HIPAA and ERISA issues, and has had substantial involvement in matters dealing with retiree health coverage and bankruptcy
	Chadron J. Patton, Associate - Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP Chadron is a member of Spencer Fane's Employee Benefits Group. Chadron received his juris doctor from University of Kansas School of Law, where he completed the Tax Law and Business and Commercial Law certificate programs. Before law school, Chadron was a Financial Consultant to individuals, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. Chadron received his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, with highest distinction, from the University of Kansas.