The document discusses the importance of securely handling patient data and preventing data breaches. It announces an upcoming healthcare IT conference that will provide information on identifying security risks and avoiding costly data breaches. Most states now have data breach notification laws, and new HHS guidelines require notifying patients of breaches. The conference will help healthcare organizations learn how to implement effective training and awareness programs to prevent breaches, as data security has become the top priority in healthcare.

1. The Ethical & Secure Use of Patient Data
Now that you have data do you know how to handle it securely and ethically?
Join us at the 2012 Tri-State Healthcare Information Technology Conference to learn from industry experts how your organization
can take the necessary steps to identify data security red flags and eliminate potential issues before they turn into a costly data
breach.
Did you know?
Currently, a total of 46 states and four territories, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands,
have breach notification laws in place.
New U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidelines require patient notification of data breaches.
Enforcement of the Federal Trade Commission's Red Flags Rule began December 31, 2010.
Presented by: Information Technology Architect, IVY TECH Community College and the University of Southern Indiana and the
Chamber of Commerce SWIN
IS YOUR HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION AT RISK?
As more and more patient data is being collected, stored on mobile devices and transmitted electronically, the risk that your
organization could experience a catastrophic data breach is becoming more and more likely.
Whether the data breach is caused by employee negligence, a 3rd Party service provider or by a lost or stolen mobile device, the
impact to your organization can be devastating.
In fact, many Healthcare Professionals regard data security as the industry's number one priority and are advising every healthcare
provider the best way to prevent a data breach is by implementing effective training and ongoing awareness programs.
Keynote speakers during morning and afternoon sessions are:
T.J. Houske – HIPAA- Executive Consultant & President of House Key, LLC.
Topic - HITECH Compliance
Will Showalter, Vice President, Chief Information Officer of Mercy Health in Joplin, Missouri
Topic - How Advanced Planning and Resolve Are Helping Us Rebuild
Other speakers will be announced soon!
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!
Where: IVY Tech – 3501 N. First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710
When: October 11, 2012 Registration Begins at 7:30am CST
Costs: $75.00 Early registration before Sept 27th
$100.00 After Sept. 27th
$50.00 for ½ day attendance –open to all industries and professions
$40.00 for students