HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)-Simplifying the Mystique for the Dental Office

HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Simplifying the Mystique for the Dental Office

 

Private classes for your offices are avail as well as group staff pricing.

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This program can be attended as either a live webinar OR Attend at our School.

Attend this class by Live Webinar or Attend at our School

2 CEUs

Live webinar invitations are emailed to students approximately one day prior to the class.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define Protected Health Information (PHI) and explain its relevance in a dental practice setting.

2. Describe the three major HIPAA rules — Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification — and their specific requirements for dental offices.

3. Identify common HIPAA violations that occur in dental practices and understand what actions or omissions can trigger penalties.

4. Explain the consequences of non-compliance, including fines, investigations, and corrective action plans.

5. Conduct a HIPAA risk assessment, including identifying vulnerabilities and documenting compliance efforts.

6. Develop practical strategies and office protocols to protect PHI and reduce the likelihood of patient complaints.

7. Respond appropriately to a suspected breach, including understanding notification requirements and documentation standards.

Course Description

Protecting patient protected health information (PHI) is a legal and ethical obligation for dental practices. Violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can result in substantial fines, penalties, and reputational damage — and ignorance of the law is not a defense.

This course provides dental professionals with a clear, practical understanding of what their offices must do to remain compliant. Participants will gain a working knowledge of the three primary HIPAA rules — the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule — and learn how these regulations apply specifically to dental settings.

Through real-world examples and actionable guidance, this course clarifies what constitutes protected health information (PHI), what situations can trigger violations, and how to properly conduct and document a risk assessment. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to proactively safeguard patient information and confidently respond to potential complaints or investigations.

Credits: 2 CEUs

Instructor: Dr. Marc Goldman

Dr. Marc Goldman completed his BS degree at The American University in Washington, DC in 1979 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The New York University College of Dentistry in 1979.  Dr. Goldman then completed his certificate in Periodontics at Rutgers University Dental School (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School) in 1982.  Dr. Goldman is active in the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Essex County Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology,  New Jersey Society of Periodontists, Newark Dental Club and the Garden State Society of Periodontics and Implantology. Dr. Goldman is the Chairman of the Department of Periodontics at Newark Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ where he oversees the periodontal training of the General Practice Residents.  He has published articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Periodontics and Journal of the New Jersey Dental Association.  He lectures nationally

Requirements to attend a live webinar:

•  You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e.  Zoom).
•  To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone,or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
• A webcam so the teacher can see you
•   Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
•   Instructors may call on participants.
•  To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
• You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
•  You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.

Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course.

This program is for the full dental staff – no prior skills are needed to attend.

The teaching method will be in a lecture format with a Q & A period.

DSI Staff or administration do not have any commercial interest or relationship to the speaker.

The content and format of the Continuing Education course is presented without commercial bias and does not claim superiority of any commercial product or service.  No DSI Staff have any financial relationship with the speaker or company.