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June 11, 2004 - Agenda

"HIPAA Security Compliance: A Status Report"

9:00am - 12:00noon
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, 93 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA

On-line registration is now closed, but you may register on site the morning of the event.


Agenda

8:30 - 9:00

Registration, breakfast and networking

9:00 - 9:05

Welcome & Introductions (by Co-Chairs)

  • Claudia Boldman, Director of Policy & Planning, IT Division, Commonwealth of MA
  • Ken Patterson, Information Security Manager, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

9:05 - 9:10

S/MIME Gateway update

9:10 - 10:40

3 Case Studies on how each organization is organizing to address HIPAA Security compliance

  • Jane Graffum, Senior Consultant, Audit and Controls, BCBSMA
  • Pamela Wing, Director, End User Support Service, Southcoast Hospital Group
  • Bob Pappagianopoulos, Corporate Director of Technical Services & Operations, Partners HealthCare System

10:40 - 11:00

Break

11:00 - 11:40

URAC Security White Paper (with 10 minute Q & A)
URAC released a case study report examining the state of preparedness in the health care industry in complying with the Security Rule. The report identifies four key stumbling blocks that hamper the ability of organizations to satisfactorily meet the demands of the Rule, and finds most health care organizations remain noncompliant. (For further information, visit URAC on-line at www.urac.org)

11:40 - 12:00

Open Discussion with Audience

12:00

Adjourn