“ecfirst has been a beneficial to me in my work in enabling me to obtain CHP/CHSS certification in HIPAA Privacy and Security. Additionally, ecfirst has been able to help me keep apprised of changes in our healthcare setting. Most recently I attended a recent webinar regarding the latest changes by ARRA HITECH regulatory compliance changes led by Ali Pabrai. Ali provided a very informative narrative on the privacy and security changes and what organizations need to be cognizant of as we work these changes in our organization. ”
Robert.E.Hermann, MS, CHP, CHSS
KP-IT Care Delivery BIO Compliance & Security | Program Manager | Compliance
“Ali's delivery and expertise on the topic matter was much more than
expected... If you are active in the area of regulatory compliance and/or
security, I would not hesitate to recommend or utilize ecfirst as a
confident solution.”
Jay Falck, CISSP, MCDBA, CHSS, CSCS
Data Integration Specialist/Compliance Team
Healthation, Inc
“This is a “must attend” session for professionals in the healthcare industry. Coming from the financial services industry it was eye-opening for me to see the emergence of regulations and compliance requirements. HIPAA is big and everyone in the organization needs to know about it.”
Bharat Chitnavis
Chitnavis, VP
“Very informative.”
Julie Brammeier
Wick Picherins
“Good information. Enjoyed the presentation."
John Hopkins
Interaction InfoTech
“Very informative, clear. Thank you for the information.”
Carolyn McInerney
Privacy Officer
County of Orange
“Very informative presentation. Ali Pabrai is an excellent presenter.”
David Castellanor
Security Services Supervisor
County of Orange, Health Care Agency
“This was a very good and concise overview of major HIPAA and security areas. Makes me realize how hard I need to work to comply with all the regulations and the documentation I must have in place.”
Allan Hander
HIPAA Compliance Coordinator
Racho Los Amigos National Rehab Center
“Excellent, informative seminar!”
Nicole Rivera
Compliance Consultant
RX Solutions
“Much more information was discussed than I thought would be. I will definitely consider taking training of courses with your organization. Thank you.”
Abel Aceres
Associate Compliance Analyst
RX Solutions
“Excellent presentation. Good information. Very knowledgeable. Good audit information.”
Gregory Daly
Compliance Manager
PVHMC
“This was a great session given by a very knowledgeable individual. It has opened my eyes to how vulnerable an organization may be. I will review this information with our CIO for further discussion and hope to be calling ecfirst to perform an audit.”
Tammy Davis
Applications Manager
Desert Valley Hospital
“One of the best one-hour presentation I have ever witnessed. ecfirst people are true professionals, extremely knowledgeable and passionate about HIPAA compliance and training.”
Michael Boanta
CEO
Boanta & Associates – Consultant for PrivateAccess.info
“The Performing HIPAA Audits brief was very helpful regarding what to expect in a HIPAA audit. Thank you.”
Marcella Anderson
DBA and Programmer
Desert Valley Hospital
“Very concise and to the point. Content was good. Enjoyed it.”
Janet Barrett
Director Information Security and RM
OSF Healthcare System
“Excellent presentation. Adequate material and substantial. Got your key points across. Also, appreciate your sense of humor.”
Yin Kean
Director of Distance Education
AHIMA
“Great presentation. Getting ready for HIPAA Audit is a requirement for every hospital. Ali is a great speaker. Ability to talk to other participants about HIPAA readiness is a good opportunity.”
Suresh Krishnan
Chief Technology Officer
Northwest Community Hospital
“Excellent - I’m interested in your certification program.”
Jackie Conley
President
Vietnamese Association of Illinois
“Very good - well organized.”
Walter Haydock
IS Admin Security & Audit Officer
University of Illinois
“Very good presentation.”
Srinvasa
Consultant
Software Researchers, Inc.
“This is the third time I’ve seen Ali speak. Each time I learn more and gain more ideas.”
Nicole Beatingo
Privacy & Information Security Officer
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
“Great overview and very informative presentation.”
Mirely Sanchez
Director HIM, Privacy and Information Security Officer
