Presenter: Mike Semel/Business Continuity Technologies/VP
Everyone in IT knows about the large financial incentives given to healthcare providers through the 2009 ARRA HITECH Act. It’s a gold mine both for MSP’s who want to dive in and sell Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, and for those who just want to support networks for EMR systems sold by others. What you may not know is that the HITECH Act (Section 13401) requires business associates of HIPAA covered entities— including MSP’s —to comply with the HIPAA Security Rule just like doctors and hospitals, and face the same penalties for breaches. While compliance may seem like a big challenge, it also brings profitable opportunities to MSP’s for security assessments, network management services, data protection & recovery, and business continuity planning. Mike Semel, of Business Continuity Technologies, Las Vegas, is a Certified HIPAA Administrator and will explain how MSP’s can work with healthcare providers to help them comply with HIPAA. Mike will also show you ways you can secure your own organization to protect yourself against penalties.
