Since early 2021, there have been three proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule. All of these could have a huge impact on HIM and ROI operations – are you prepared for these changes? This webinar will explain what each proposal changes, the status of the proposals, their impacts on HIM and how HIM professionals can prepare for them. 

Lance Smith has 26 years of experience in coding, Health information management, and healthcare compliance.  Previous roles include Coding Manager, HIM director, Revenue Integrity Auditor and Associate Director of Audit. He is currently the privacy officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners. 

Lance has also been active in several professional organizations, including AAPC, AHIMA and HCCA (Health Care Compliance Association) and for the first two, has held leadership positions at the state and local levels.  This variety of professional and volunteer opportunities has helped him not only grow in the profession but also mentor others and keep this area of healthcare interesting.