Testimonials:

“HIPAA Demystified provides a superb opportunity for professionals in an agency or corporate setting to more comprehensively assess risk. Through the understanding of changing technologies, Dr. Hecker affords readers the opportunity to more globally understand the aspects of their agency that must be scrutinized. In an agency setting, the opportunity to identify and mitigate areas of concern is truly paramount. The agencies involved in mental/ behavioral health treatment often have to find creative ways to survive, thrive, and maintain revenue streams in today’s insurance driven marketplace. Any seminal event can lead to devastating legal and financial consequences. Not only does this book help to identify the legal ramifications that could impact an organization of any size, but it also sheds light on the financial outcomes that could be debilitating. A thorough assessment and understanding of the necessary HIPPAA guidelines allows for an agency to avoid financial hardship brought about by the results of damaged reputation, diminished patient care, and weakened organizational and funding source partnerships.

HIPAA Demystified brings to light the necessity of thoroughly understanding the reach of risk assumed within an agency. Without this book, risk through areas such as subcontractors or other extensions of business will be difficult to pinpoint. Dr. Hecker thoughtfully allows for readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the differing types of risk and the impact associated with it. Agencies are only as strong as their weakest link, and therefore the need for training is of the utmost importance. HIPAA Demystified informs the necessity of training at every level of the organization. Overall, HIPAA Demystified , was insightful, informative, well written, and thought-provoking. A mustread for any professional, from student to CEO”.

“HIPAA is becoming the standard of care for mental health, whether or not one is officially a “covered entity”. Therefore, it is critical that all mental health practitioners, and mental health programs and agencies, understand and adhere to the standards of care under HIPAA. While maintaining confidentiality is integral to training and practice, protecting the security of information is less familiar, and there is a need for resources that address this gap in literature. HIPAA Demystified: HIPAA Compliance for Mental Health Professionals meets this need and is a practical and readable resource. Clearly explaining the regulations and law, Dr. Hecker leads the reader to answer pertinent questions to develop a step-by-step guide to implementing a customized compliance program. Key to providing safeguards is a risk assessment, and the book guides you in doing so. Dr. Hecker discusses many critical elements for a mental health practice, such as clarification of how a psychotherapy note is defined by HIPAA and what other types of information are not considered psychotherapy notes. Real world examples throughout the book illustrate the complex set of privacy and security rules applicable to mental health, thus helping the reader establish safeguards to avoid breaches. A model Notice of Privacy Practices is provided as well as numerous links to websites relevant to navigating the HIPAA road! Overall, this book is an extremely relevant and helpful resource for mental health professionals who strive to maintain the security of protected health information while navigating rapidly changing technologies”.

“HIPAA compliance is so much more than just passing out the Notice of Privacy Practices at the first client contact. In HIPAA Demystified, Dr. Lorna Hecker explains the essence of the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 and translates it in an understandable manner, allowing readers smooth implementation of the regulations to their practices. Each chapter is arranged with clarifying “demystification” summaries that explain HIPAA requirements in actionable terms. Dr. Hecker’s use of real world case examples illustrating breaches of protected patient health information reminds us how easily this can happen and how to mitigate those risks. Search no longer, HIPAA Demystified will be your ultimate guide to HIPAA compliance.”

“After briefing you on our present practices and our strong desire to be 100% HIPAA compliant, you were able to assess our current policies and procedures, recommend actions to lower our risk of data breaches and, most importantly, do it in a way that was easy for someone who does not have advanced training in HIPAA compliance to both understand and implement.” READ MORE

“You have aided in moving Two Point further toward a culture of compliance by: reducing training from an overwhelming and over inclusive annual training schedule to a quarterly training regime – increasing retention and department relevance; conducting more specific, new trainee orientation; shifting 90 day training to network administration specific to telecommuting; and generally improving employee knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH.” READ MORE

“The presentation is eye-opening! I appreciate Roger’s expertise and articulate, concise style.”

“Appreciate your insight into HIPAA. It’s helped make it much more clear to understand.”

“Roger was very insightful and presented well. I look forward to more from Carosh. Thank you.”

“I’m delighted that we and our customers can feel confident that the ePHI is managed in accordance with HIPAA/HITECH rules.” (Formerly ADAR IT) READ MORE

“(HIPAA Collaborative) just breaks it down individually. Who is responsible for what and where it all ties in.”