# Event Details - **Event Name**: HIPAA HITECH Security Rule – Clarified and Explained - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: One-day seminar covering HIPAA/HITECH Security Rule, 2026 updates, PHI, audits, cases, device risks, and compliance best practices.About this EventThis one-day HIPAA compliance seminar provides a detailed, point-by-point explanation of the current HIPAA HITECH Security Rule, including practical steps for policy creation and regulatory compliance.We will carefully examine all standards under the HIPAA Security Rule and review the new proposals submitted by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on December 27, 2024.The primary goal of this seminar is to eliminate myths and clarify regulatory realities surrounding HIPAA compliance, protected health information (PHI), and enforcement trends. With misinformation widely circulating, this training provides compliance officers and healthcare professionals with accurate, actionable guidance.Areas CoveredThis seminar provides in-depth coverage of:All 18 Standards and 44 Implementation Specifications of the HIPAA Security Rule2026 HIPAA Security Rule updates2026 HIPAA Privacy Rule updatesCompliance Officer responsibilitiesUpdated definition of Protected Health Information (PHI)Real-life litigated HIPAA casesBYOD (Bring Your Own Device) risksPortable device securityBusiness associate obligations and increased enforcement burdenEmailing and texting PHI – compliance realitiesFederal HIPAA audit processHIPAA lawsuits and enforcement actionsRisk assessments and documentationBest compliance resourcesWhy Should You AttendAre you prepared for the major changes under the new Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) affecting the HIPAA Security Rule in 2026?From 2022 to 2025, more breaches of protected health data occurred than in the entire history of HIPAA enforcement combined. Federal regulators are strengthening oversight and increasing enforcement activity.This HIPAA 2026 seminar addresses:New regulatory requirementsEnforcement trendsIncreased OCR auditsCybersecurity risks impacting healthcareHIPAA Privacy Rule updates, including:TelemedicineThe Cures Act (Information Blocking)Right of AccessCare CoordinationNotice of Privacy PracticesBusiness Associate complianceWe will also discuss state law developments, increasing liability exposure, and patient remedies.Major enforcement actions from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are reshaping compliance expectations. This once rarely enforced regulation has become one of the most aggressively monitored healthcare compliance areas.Protect your practice. Protect your organization. Protect patient data.Who Should AttendThis HIPAA compliance seminar is designed for:Practice ManagersCompliance OfficersBusiness Associates serving healthcare entities (billing companies, transcription services, IT vendors, answering services, coders, attorneys, home health providers)Physicians (MDs) and medical professionalsHealthcare administratorsHospital compliance personnel.Agenda:March 31, 2026 ( 9:00 AM EST - 4:00 PM EST ) - DAY 1Session 1 (90 Mins): 9:00 AMHIPAA: A Brief HistoryDifference in HIPAA Privacy Rule vs HIPAA Security RuleWhat constitutes protected health informationHIPAA and the Business Associate15-minute break – 11:00 AMSession 2 (120 Mins)Through examination of all 18 Standards and 44 Implementation Specifications of the HIPAA Security Rule and how to apply themExamination of the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRMs) submitted by the Office for Civil Rights on Dec 27th, 2024How to enforce policy for each standard and implementation specification (some templates provided)30-minute lunch break:- 12:30 pmSession 3 (90 Mins)The Federal Audit Process and things to be ready forHIPAA and suing – how this works and examples of real casesTechnology and HIPAA – best practices and big “no-no’s.”HIPAA Texting and Emailing – myth vs reality15-minute break:- 2:30 pmSession 4 (90 Mins)Review once more all standardsSpeaker Profile:Brian L Tuttle, CPHIT, CHP, CHA, CBRA, CISSP, CCNABrian L Tuttle is a Certified Professional in Health IT (CPHIT), Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP), Certified HIPAA Administrator (CHA), Certified Business Resilience Auditor (CBRA), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with over 22 years of experience in Health IT and Compliance Consulting.With vast experience in health IT systems (i.e. practice management, EHR systems, imaging, transcription, medical messaging, etc.) as well as over 22 years’ experience in standard Health IT with multiple certifications and hands-on knowledge, Brian serves as compliance consultant and has conducted onsite and remote risk assessments for over 1000 medical practices, hospitals, health departments, insurance plans, and business associates throughout the United States.In addition, Mr. Tuttle has served in multiple litigated court cases, serving as an expert witness offering input related to best practices and requirements for securing and providing patient access to protected health information. Mr. Tuttle has also worked directly with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), both in defending covered entities and business associates as well as being asked by the Federal government to audit covered entities and business associates on behalf of the OCR. Almost all of Brian’s clients are earned by referral with little or no advertising.Brian is well known and highly regarded in medical circles throughout the United States for his quality work and down-home southern charm Mr. Tuttle has a Master’s Degree in Health Sciences from Georgia State University and works nationally out of Swainsboro, GA. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/warren/hipaa-hitech-security-rule-clarified-and-explained/100001984604280828 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Workshops, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 512.97, max: 705.04, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Warren - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Somerset Hills Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - **lat**: 40.6541608 - **long**: -74.5748416 - **full address**: Somerset Hills Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 200 Liberty Corner Road, Warren, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HIPAA HITECH Security Rule – Clarified and Explained - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1b18eb2f7f09ceb17f36b1b8e51faa39b5a9d507afd8955861ff1be98758650a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc342c4b-gmir.jpg?v=1772900032 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HIPAA HITECH Security Rule - Clarified and Explained being held? - **A:** HIPAA HITECH Security Rule - Clarified and Explained takes place on Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Somerset Hills Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 200 Liberty Corner Road, Warren, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing HIPAA HITECH Security Rule - Clarified and Explained? - **A:** HIPAA HITECH Security Rule - Clarified and Explained is organized by Conference Panel. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "HIPAA HITECH Security Rule – Clarified and Explained", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1b18eb2f7f09ceb17f36b1b8e51faa39b5a9d507afd8955861ff1be98758650a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc342c4b-gmir.jpg?v=1772900032", "startDate": "2026-03-31", "endDate": "2026-03-31", "url": "https://allevents.in/warren/hipaa-hitech-security-rule-clarified-and-explained/100001984604280828", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Somerset Hills Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "200 Liberty Corner Road", "postalCode": "07059", "addressLocality": "Warren", "addressRegion": "NJ", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.6541608", "longitude": "-74.5748416" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "One-day seminar covering HIPAA/HITECH Security Rule, 2026 updates, PHI, audits, cases, device risks, and compliance best practices.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-31", "validFrom": "2026-10-07", "lowPrice": "512.97", "highPrice": "705.04", "price": "512.97", "url": "https://allevents.in/warren/hipaa-hitech-security-rule-clarified-and-explained/100001984604280828" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-10-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/warren/hipaa-hitech-security-rule-clarified-and-explained/100001984604280828", "price": "705.04", "name": "In-Person Seminar" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-10-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-10-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/warren/hipaa-hitech-security-rule-clarified-and-explained/100001984604280828", "price": "512.97", "name": "Recorded Seminar" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Conference Panel", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/conference-panel/21970846", "description": "ConferencePanel is an online platform that provides Healthcare Webinar updates in various specialties in the Healthcare Industry. 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