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Springfield, IL, January 23, 2004 – HIPAA Academy and Illinois Association of Public Health Administrators (IAPHA) team up for HIPAA Security Training.

On February 17th and 18th HIPAA Academy will conduct a specialized HIPAA Security Training session for all members of the IAPHA. The training will be held at the University of Illinois at Springfield.

In this session, the members will have the opportunity to analyze the HIPAA Security Rule and determine how to bring their organization into compliance with the required standards and implementation specifications. The course content will emphasize the Administrative, Physical and Technical Safeguards, as well as Security Policies and BACs. The course instructor will also review security technology choices, security policies and templates based on industry best practices.

The members will be able to save over $1000 for the 2-day training class! Members will receive the complete training package for only $559, which includes the CAPS and CHSS Paper Exam, (Retail value $1620). “ The HIPAA Academy is passionate about making sure all organizations have the ability to receive this type of training”, said Michael Curry, Program Director at the HIPAA Academy. “We will take creative steps to make sure price is not the determining factor on whether you can learn how to meet compliance”.

Several discount specials will be available for IAPHA members who attend the training, such as,

  1. Compliance Action Pack for Security (CAPS) (e-book package)
    Special price for members $49, save $176 from the Retail Price of $225.

  2. Certified HIPAA Security Specialist (CHSS) Paper Exam
    Special price for members $10, save $185 from the Retail Price of $195.

There are many other benefits to attending this training, including:

  • Avoid spending excess man-hours in understanding the rule. Learn it the right way… the first time.
  • Save thousands of dollars by learning how you can conduct your own risk analysis. (requirement under Section 164.308(a)(1) of HIPAA Security Rule)
  • A member of your IT team has the potential to replace the need for outsourcing a HIPAA consultant after completing this training.
  • Learn the HIPAA Security Rule and addressable HIPAA Security implementation specifications.
  • Learn how to evaluate which of your programs fall under HIPAA and understand your responsibilities, rights and duties in handling e-PHI.
  • Receive answers to your questions after training is completed
  • Receive college credit and CEU’s for 2 days of CHSS training. Utilize your employers Tuition reimbursement program to fund your training.

Many people will benefit from the HIPAA Security Training Session, including, County Administrators, HIPAA Compliance Officer, HIPAA Security Officers, Compliance Team, Project Managers, Security Coordinators, IT team, Human Resource Manager, and HIPAA Security Implementation Team.

About HIPAA Academy
The HIPAA Academy (www.HIPAAAcademy.Net) is the gold standard in the industry for HIPAA training and certification. Over 18,000 professionals have attended HIPAA Academy Training. The HIPAA Academy delivers solutions in the areas of HIPAA Professional Services, HIPAA Risk Analysis, Gap Analysis, Security Policy development, HIPAA Audit and Evaluation and HIPAA Training and Certification. HIPAA Academy clients include several state governments, including the State of Oregon and Illinois, as well as many county governments. HIPAA Academy's Certified HIPAA Security Specialist (CHSS) program is a fast-growing certification program whose attendees include CISSPs, RSA Security, Sprint, AT&T, HP, and many hospitals and government agencies. The HIPAA Academy's Getting Started with HIPAA is the best-selling text on the subject at several sites, including Amazon.com and BN.com. The HIPAA Academy has authored several industry leading texts on HIPAA Security. These are available at the e-store at www.HIPAAAcademy.Net.

Last updated: November 19, 2004