Senior Officials from NIST will share important strategies for complying with the HIPAA Security Rule. Hear how NIST standards can be used as a practical approach for compliance and real-world experiences for implementing a robust security program.

Evaluating and implementing appropriate technical safeguards to reinforce policy and procedure is an important aspect of HIPAA Security Rule compliance. Making technology work within business and clinical processes may determine the effectiveness of that technical safeguard. This panel will address practical and real-world implications related to e-mail, encryption, access controls, secure transmission of files, network security and audit controls Participants will learn about strategies that balance technical and business needs for a successful implementation.

This presentation will address the complex issues of contingency planning and contingency operations. Hear how leading organizations are addressing facility security, device and media controls, workstation use, training and more.

Hear from a leading government official regarding the impact that homeland security has on the healthcare system and the important role that the healthcare system plays.