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Data Trace Publishing Company, MedChi, The Maryland
State Medical Society, and leading healthcare attorneys release an interactive
training program designed to help practitioners comply with the HIPAA regulations
that mandate training, forms and policies. BALTIMORE, MD–April
10, 2003 -- Data Trace Publishing Company, a leading provider in compliance training,
and MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society announced today the release of
a comprehensive HIPAA resource guide for medical practitioners. The HIPAA Compliance
Program focuses exclusively on the privacy rules issued by the Department of Health
and Human Services ("HHS") pursuant to the HIPAA statute. In accordance
with the April 14, 2003 deadline, completion of the Data Trace Publishing Program
will satisfy HIPAA’s requirement for the training of all practice personnel
and provide the required forms and policies. The compliance program will be updated
for transaction, privacy and security to provide a complete and thorough HIPAA
solution. The HIPAA Compliance Program provides
information in an easy to understand format, enabling physicians to adhere to
new policies and regulations. The two interactive CD-ROMs assist in the training
of doctors and staff members on these regulations. A Pre-Test, GAP Analysis, General
Training Program, and Job-Specific Training with customized scenarios sections,
are designed to assist with the implementation of the HIPAA rules. Written by
J. Kevin West Esq. (Hall, Farley, Oberrecht, Blanton, P.A.) and Marc K. Cohen
Esq. (Ober, Kaler, Grimes, & Shriver, P.C) the program includes compliance
strategies, HIPAA forms and policies, and offers an easy personalization option
accessible through any word processor. The HIPAA Compliance
Program: Training, Forms, and Policies is available for $295. MedChi
members will receive a 25% discount for a price of $221.25. The program can be
ordered by calling 1-800-342-0454 or on the web at
www.datatrace.com. About Data Trace Publishing
Company
Data Trace is a full-service publishing, marketing, and
information services company, with extensive experience in the legal, scientific
and medical arenas. Products include books, journals, electronic and web-based
media, programs in continuing education, risk management, and practice management,
interactive training modules, professional seminars, compliance and other complementary
products and services. About MedChi, The Maryland
State Medical Society
MedChi, a professional membership society for
physicians that represents more than 6,500 physicians statewide practicing in
all medical specialties. MedChi's mission is to serve as Maryland's foremost advocate
and resource for physicians, their patients and the public health.
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Jama Allers, Practice Consultant
MedChi, The Maryland State Medical
Society
410 539 –0872 ext. 310
jallers@medchi.org
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Brian Rohd, Director Sales & Marketing
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Data Trace Publishing
410-494-4994
ext. 222
b.rohd@datatrace.com |
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