OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.Discuss essential terms within HIPAA legislation.
2. Identify the policy and procedures in place to comply with the regulations for privacy and security.
3. Discuss the HIPAA rules that override state regulations for privacy and security.
4. Identify the precaution and requirements of identification that employees must observe when considering requests for personal health information (PHI).
5. Discuss patient/physician confidentiality as defined by HIPAA and other federal and state statutes.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Alison Williams has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Meets Texas Requirements for 1 Hour of Ethics/Professional Responsibility Credit